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Manusya, Journal of Humanities
Fortifications – city walls – military architecture – Thailand – South-East Asia
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Analysis Of The Khmer Walled Defensive System Of Vimayapura (Phimai City, Thailand): Symbolism Or Military Effectiveness?, Víctor Lluís Pérez Garcia
Analysis Of The Khmer Walled Defensive System Of Vimayapura (Phimai City, Thailand): Symbolism Or Military Effectiveness?, Víctor Lluís Pérez Garcia
Manusya, Journal of Humanities
This article analyses the walled defensive system of the Khmer city centre of Vimaya-pura (modern Phimai, Thailand) to evaluate the theoretical level of military effectivity of both the walls and the moats against potential attackers, considering their technical characteristics and the enemy's weapons. We also study the layout of the urban en-ceinte, the constructive material, the gateways as well as weakness and strengths of the stronghold and the symbolic, monumental and ornamental functions in the overall role of the walls. Based on comparisons with similar cases, as well as in situ observa-tions of the archaeological remains and a bibliographical research, …