The Goddess of Stone: Apsaras of Angkor Wat

This episode explores the detail of Angkor Wat's apsara carvings, focusing on the devata figures that cover the temple walls. Lucas and Luna dive into the various hairstyles, garments, and ornaments depicted, and what they reveal about Khmer fashion and society. They discuss how these reliefs have been used to study historical cosmetics and jewelry, and the interpretations of their meaning. The conversation also covers the conservation efforts and the ongoing debate about whether the apsaras are divine beings or idealized portraits of royal women. #Apsara #AngkorWat #Devata #KhmerEmpire #SoutheastAsianHistory #Cambodia #AncientArt #StoneCarving #HinduMythology #Archaeology #FashionHistory #Cosmetics #Jewelry #Conservation #UNESCO #SuryavarmanII #JayavarmanVII #History #FexingoHistory #JayavarmanII Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo