Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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5. The Khmer Empire - Fall of the God Kings
🕑 Added 2025-03-19 10:09:19 +0000 UTCDeep in the Cambodian Jungle, a ruined city crumbles among the roots of banyan trees.
In this episode, we look at the history of the Khmer Empire of medieval Cambodia, and the ancient mega-city of Angkor. I want to explore how this great civilization rose to a size and wealth virtually unprecedented in the world, how it overcame the challenges of its climate and landscape, and all the factors that led to its final, dramatic collapse.
