Khmer Empire Time Line

  • Period: Nov 25, 802 to

    Khmer Time Line

  • Nov 26, 889

    Beginning of the Golden Age of Angkor

    Beginning of the Golden Age of Angkor
    This is the beginning of the Golden Age for Angkor Wat. People will start to build structures and expand the territoy to the greatest limit.
  • Nov 26, 900

    The forming of Khmer Empire

    The forming of Khmer Empire
    King Yasovarman II had decided to create a civilised empire now known as the Khmer Empire. This was done so that the citizen may work together in a civilised way and not spreading apart.
  • Nov 26, 1113

    The construction of Angkor Wat

    The construction of Angkor Wat
    King Jayavarman II has designed and started the construction of Angkor Wat. The structure was built out of stone rather than brick.
  • Nov 26, 1150

    Completion of Angkor Wat

    Completion of Angkor Wat
    The Angkor Wat has been completed and it was used as the capital city of the Khmer Empire.
  • Nov 26, 1177

    Angkor Wat was sacked by the Chams

    Angkor Wat was sacked by the Chams
    The Chams had made their first move by sacking Angkor Wat. parts of the structure was destroyed and the king was killed during the assault.
  • Nov 26, 1181

    The construction of Angkor Thom

    The construction of Angkor Thom
    After the completion of Angkor Wat, king Jayavarman II began to build Angkor Thom, another structure that was not far away from Angkor Wat.
  • Nov 26, 1197

    Angkor invaded Champa

    The Angkor invaded Champa after they fought repeated war against the Annamese. This leads to the Champs retaliating against the Angkor.
  • Nov 26, 1218

    The completion of Angkor Thom

    The completion of Angkor Thom
    The completion of Angkor Thom marks a new era
  • Nov 26, 1350

    Angkor was attacked by Thailand

    Angkor was attacked by Thailand
    Cambodia was subjected to repeated attacks from Thailand and this leads to the abandonment of Angkor
  • Nov 26, 1434

    The end of Angkor Wat

    The end of Angkor Wat
    After the Thais captured Angkor Wat, the cpital was moved to Phnom Penh and Angkor was abandoned. Some monks still use the site after the abandonment.