We step away from the grand monuments of Jayavarman VII and Suryavarman II to explore the reign of King Yasovarman I in the early ninth century. Often overlooked, his decision to move the capital from Hariharalaya to Yasodharapura reshaped the Khmer Empire’s political and spiritual center for centuries. Lucas traces how this shift wasn't just a change of address but a consolidation of power through the construction of Mount Phnom and the establishment of new temple rituals. Luna helps unpack the significance of moving the royal palace near the sacred mountain, creating a microcosm of the universe at the heart of the city. We examine the archaeological evidence from Prasat Bakong and the inscriptions that reveal his administrative reforms, offering a fresh perspective on how Angkor evolved from a collection of regional centers into a unified imperial state.
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