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Srivijaya's Lost Library: The Pagaruyung Copper Leaves
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into one of Srivijaya's most enigmatic artifacts: the Pagaruyung Copper Leaves. Discovered in the 19th century in the highlands of West Sumatra, these 18 inscribed copper plates date from the 14th century and the reign of King Adityawarman. The leaves contain Buddhist texts, royal decrees, and legal codes, offering a rare glimpse into the administration and religious life of the Malayapura kingdom that succeeded Srivijaya. Lucas explains how the leaves survived centuries, the challenges of deciphering them, and what they reveal about the transition…
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