Angkor's Vanishing Rice Fields: The Climate Factor

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna examine the role of climate change in the fall of the Khmer Empire. They discuss how the monsoon patterns that sustained Angkor's complex irrigation system began to fail in the 14th century, leading to drought and floods that disrupted rice production. The conversation covers the evidence from tree ring studies by Brendan Buckley, the impact on the water management system, and the subsequent shift of power to Ayutthaya. They also touch on the legend of the Leper King and the enduring legacy of Angkor's water engineering. The episode offers a nuanced look at how environmental stress, combined with geopolitical pressures, contributed to the decline of a great civilization. #KhmerEmpire #Angkor #ClimateChange #Monsoon #BrendanBuckley #TreeRings #RiceFields #WaterManagement #Ayutthaya #SoutheastAsia #Cambodia #AngkorWat #Baray #14thCentury #Drought #Flood #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo