Phthya’s greatness grew out of its Imperial program of conquering others and establishing colonies. This military expansion at once brought great material benefit to the Phthian state and guaranteed a pipeline of wealth for Phthyanopolis, the Imperial city. And Phthyanopolis has become a cosmopolitan capital where high living and material wealth are synonymous with personal importance and success. Extravagant wall paintings, for example, do not decorate the walls of churches or temples but rather the homes of wealthy citizens.

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