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About the show
Angkor Wat, the sprawling temple complex in modern-day Cambodia, stands as both an architectural marvel and a symbol of imperial ambition. This show explores the rise and fall of the Khmer Empire, from its 9th-century origins under Jayavarman II to its zenith under Suryavarman II, who built Angkor Wat in the 12th century as a state temple and microcosm of the Hindu universe. We delve into the cosmic design of the five lotus-bud towers, the vast baray reservoirs that sustained a hydraulic city, and the transition from Hinduism to Theravada Buddhism under Jayavarman VII, who constructed the enigmatic Bayon with its 216 smiling faces. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the inscriptions of Yaśovarman I, the role of the devaraja cult, and the empire’s eventual decline after the Siamese sack of Angkor in 1431. We also examine modern debates over heritage management, looting, and tourism, as well as the enduring mystery of Angkor’s ‘disappearance’ into the jungle. Why does this temple continue to captivate the global imagination? Join us as we uncover the spiritual, political, and ecological forces that shaped—and continue to shape—Angkor Wat.
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