5. The Khmer Empire - Fall of the God Kings
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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The Rise and Fall of Angkor
This chapter explores the transformative reign of King Jayavarman VII, highlighting his impact on the architectural and cultural landscape of the Khmer Empire, notably the establishment of Angkor Thom and the shift to Buddhism. It examines the duality of grandeur in royal life against societal inequality, alongside the eventual decline of the empire due to external pressures and internal challenges post-Jayavarman VII. The narrative culminates in the poignant fall of Angkor, detailing the siege by Thai forces and the gradual decline of a once-flourishing civilization.
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