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The Inscriptions of Angkor: History Written in Stone
Long before paper or digital archives, Khmer kings and priests carved their history into stone. This episode explores the ancient inscriptions of Angkor—thousands of Sanskrit and Old Khmer texts etched into temple walls, stele, and doorways. We focus on the stele of Preah Khan, a remarkable inscription that records the temple's foundation, its 532 deities, and the astonishing logistics of its upkeep: 97,840 attendants, 1,394 dancers, and vast tracts of land. Lucas and Luna discuss how these inscriptions reveal not just royal propaganda but also everyday life, land disputes, medical…
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