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Srivijaya's Urban Life: Palembang and the Musi River City
When we picture Srivijaya, we often see ships, monks, and gold. But what was it like to actually live in the empire's heart? This episode takes you into the streets of Palembang, the bustling capital on the Musi River, and its satellite city of Muaro Jambi. We explore how the river shaped daily life, the role of the Orang Laut as guardians and traders, and the archaeological evidence that reveals a cosmopolitan city of timber houses, canals, and temples. From the Kedukan Bukit inscription to the Chinese pilgrim Yijing's account of a thousand monks, we piece together the urban fabric…
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