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Srivijaya's Glass Beads: Tiny Treasures That Built an Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of glass beads in the Srivijaya Empire's economy and cultural reach. Drawing on archaeological finds from Kota Cina, Sungai Mas, and Bukit Seguntang, they discuss how Indo-Pacific beads — small, durable glass beads produced in South India and Sri Lanka — became a key trade commodity in the Strait of Malacca. Lucas explains how these beads were used as currency, adornment, and status markers across Southeast Asia, and how their distribution maps the Srivijayan trade network. The conversation also touches on bead production techniques, the…
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