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Preah Khan: Jayavarman VII's Temple of Sacred Glory
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Preah Khan, the sprawling temple complex built by Khmer king Jayavarman VII in 1191 CE. More than a place of worship, Preah Khan was a Buddhist monastery, a military base, and a city of 100,000 people, all dedicated to the king's father. Lucas explains the temple's dual purpose as a 'sacred sword' stronghold and a reflection of Jayavarman's Mahayana Buddhist devotion, including the stunning Avalokiteshvara face carvings and the unusual combination of Buddhist and Hindu iconography. He also discusses the temple's decline…
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