仙女舞的跨国界起源：东南亚天界舞者的历史溯源

**Apsaras Beyond Borders: Understanding the True Origins of Southeast Asia’s Celestial Dancers** Recent coverage by Khaosod English celebrating the beauty of Apsara carvings at Prasat Sikhoraphum has rightly drawn admiration from readers. These intricately carved celestial maidens stand as a testament to the artistic brilliance of the region. However, such portrayals also invite a deeper reflection on their historical and cultural origins. Apsaras — the celestial dancers of Hindu–Brahmanic mythology — are not confined to modern national boundaries. Their artistic expression in Southeast Asia is most strongly associated with the legacy of the Khmer Empire, one of the most influential civilisations in the region’s history. At its height, the empire extended far beyond present-day Cambodia, encompassing large parts of what is now northeastern Thailand, including Surin Province. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AxcYAKdST/ Follow us: https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/