The Lost Port of Angkor: Maritime Trade at Koh Ker

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the little-known maritime trade network of the Khmer Empire, focusing on the port city of Koh Ker under King Jayavarman IV. They discuss how the Khmer controlled sea routes between China and India, exchanging spices, gold, and forest products for luxury goods like Chinese ceramics and Indian textiles. Lucas explains the role of the Prasat Thom temple complex as a political and economic hub, and how the empire's shift inland to Angkor impacted trade. The episode also touches on the discovery of ancient shipwrecks and the decline of Koh Ker after Jayavarman IV's death. Specific terms include: Koh Ker, Jayavarman IV, Prasat Thom, linga, Champa, Srivijaya, and the maritime Silk Road. #KohKer #JayavarmanIV #KhmerTrade #MaritimeSilkRoad #SoutheastAsianHistory #AngkorEmpire #PrasatThom #Champa #Srivijaya #IndianOceanTrade #Cambodia #MedievalHistory #Archaeology #Lingam #AncientPorts #Hinduism #History #FexingoHistory #KhmerEmpire #AngkorWat Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo