Khmer Empire By sumiran9 Nov 27, 1140 Angkor Wat construction started Nov 27, 1177 Angkor looted by Chams Nov 27, 1181 Jayavarman 7 is crowned Nov 27, 1200 Angkor Thom built as new capital Nov 27, 1431 Angkor abandoned Mar 2, 2022 Indravarman 1 is crowned Preah Ko and Bakhong temples Mar 2, 2022 Begin of Khmer Empire Jayavarman 2nd is crown Mar 2, 2022 Yasovarman 1 establishes new capital New capital established Yasodharapura Mar 2, 2022 Jayavarman 4 takes thrown establishes capital at Lingapura Mar 2, 2022 Banteay Srei temple built Period: Mar 2, 2022 to Nov 21, 1431 Khmer Empire