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Angkor Wat was built as a funerary place for King Jayavarman II.
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The Cham Kingdom (located today as southern Vietnam) invaded much of Khmer Empire’s eastern territory.
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The Angkor Wat is finally finished. It is the largest religious monument. Its name means the “temple city.”
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Jayavarman VII ends buddhism having all temples and images destroyed. Hinduism becomes the main religion.
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After being attacked by Thai army, The Khmer abandoned Angkor. After centuries the jungle grows over Angkor and its location is gone. They then relocate to Phnom Penh.
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Siamese (Thai) king attacks Khmer’s King and defeats him.
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After several attacks from vietnamese armies the Khmer Empire finally falls.
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Now Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and southern Vietnam. Started by King Jayavarman II. The Khmer Empire started.
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King Jayavarman II died. He is replaced by King Jayavarman III. His only son.
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King Jayarvarman II is enthroned king of the Khmer Empire. He is the founder of the Angkor Wat.
