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Majapahit's Water Engineering: The Segaran and Trowulan's Canals
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the sophisticated water management system of Majapahit's capital, Trowulan. They delve into the construction and purpose of the Segaran, a massive artificial reservoir, and the network of canals that supplied water to the city's temples, rice fields, and households. Drawing from archaeological findings, the Negarakertagama, and Chinese accounts like those of Wang Dayuan, they discuss how the empire harnessed the Brantas River and monsoon rains to sustain a population of hundreds of thousands. The episode also touches on the religious symbolism…
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