Majapahit's Lost Architects: The Engineers of Trowulan

Majapahit: The Empire That Once Ruled Indonesia — Fexingo History · Oct 26, 2026 · 7m · transcript

While earlier episodes have explored the political intrigue, naval power, and trade networks of the Majapahit Empire, we now turn our attention to the physical spine of the civilization: its architecture. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how the engineers of Trowulan transformed volcanic stone into a lasting symbol of imperial authority. We look at the specific techniques used to carve candi like Candi Tikus and Candi Brahu, the hydraulic engineering that kept the capital fed, and the mysterious absence of traditional mortar. This story reveals a society that didn't just rule over…