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Earliest evidence of civilisations in Khmer area.
Evidence that people began to live off the lush jungles and wildlife. Artefacts of broken ceramics, earthwork, trade and iron tools discovered date as far back as 11000BCE. -
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Khmer culture is shaped through trade.
Trade with India greatly influences the Khmer culture from 400BCE, introducing new food, methods of work and promoting Buddhism and Hinduism, allowing them to shape Khmer religion. -
Jan 1, 1113
The temple of Angkor Wat is built
Over the rules of King Jayavarman V and king Suryavarman II, the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat is built. A historical phenomenon is finally completed. -
Jan 1, 1177
Khmer is invaded by the Cham kingdom
The eastern Cham kingdom, modern Vietnam, invade Khmer plundering and burning villages, temples and towns. -
Jan 1, 1181
Jayarvarman VII becomes king
After becoming king, Jayavarman VII finally repels the Cham people and restores his kingdom. He also develops a basic road system and establishes the magnificent city of Angkor Thom -
Jan 1, 1300
Buddhism becomes primary Khmer religion
After being originally introduced by India, and being shunned and outlawed in the last century, Buddhism grows in importance again to become the primary religion of Khmer. -
Jan 1, 1431
Siamese attack Khmer
A Siamese army brutally attacks the empire and a year later the ancient temples and cities of Angkor are forced to be abandoned and forgotten -
The Khmer empire falls
Vietnam invades Khmer and defeats the great empire after repeated attacks. Modern day Cambodia established over Khmer. -
Angkor is rediscovered
French archaeologist Henri Mouhot discovers the temples and cities of Angkor, unearthing the ancient phenomenon and beginning the task of revealing it's many stories and secrets. -
Khmer empire founded
After uniting many smaller states into one empire, Jayarvarman II is crowned. King Jayarvarman spent his rule expanding the borders of his new empire.
