The Khmer Empire

By sebastian05
  • 1113 BCE

    Angkor Wat is built under the control of Suryavarman II, serves as the state temple and capital city.

    Through this link, you will find the history of the Angkor Wat https://www.livescience.com/23841-angkor-wat.html
  • 1066 BCE

    Suryavarman 1 becomes king and expands empire through many military conquests.

  • 1002 BCE

    Civil War breaks out in Angkor, as leaders compete for control of the empire.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBr58NWZg4w
  • 889 BCE

    Yasovarman 1 becomes first official king and establishes Angkor.

  • 500 BCE

    Chenla gains control of the north and the declining Funan.

    Funan's power and authority are ceased by Chenla who takes over the region.

  • French explorer Henri Mouhot visits the ruins in the region.

    Leading to the belief that he has rediscovered a lost city