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Jan 1, 1002
Suryavarman I wins the civil war.
Suryavarman I defeats Jayaviravarman and claims the seat of the king. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Cambodia -
Jan 1, 1002
Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I fight and have a civil war
Jayaviravarman fights against Suryavarman I in a civil war. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Bayon_Angkor_Relief1.jpg/200px-Bayon_Angkor_Relief1.jpg
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Jan 1, 1060
“Western Baray” finished construction
The “Western Baray” is located west of Angkor Thom. The baray is 7.8 by 2.1 km. http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8531/8577458372_df153b9ddd.jpg
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Jan 1, 1113
Suryavarman II kills his uncle (who is king)
Dharanindravarman I was Suryavarman’s uncle and was a bad ruler. Suryavarman decided to kill his uncle and claim the throne for himself.
http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Suryavarman_II_(Great_Empires)
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Jan 1, 1140
Construction on Angkor Wat starts
Suryavarman II orders to start construction on the legendary Angkor Wat. It is dedicated to the god Vishnu. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat
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Jan 1, 1177
Angkor attacked by Viet
Ankor is partially burned and the Khmer King dies.
The Vietnamese people damage Angkor partially. http://www.ancientnomad.com/images/Angkor-Wat-Cambodia-71.jpg
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Jan 1, 1181
Jayavarman VII defeats the Vietnamese people.
Jayavarman VII retakes Ankor after the events where the Vietnamese took over.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Guimet_IMG_6009_Jayavarman7.JPG/170px-Guimet_IMG_6009_Jayavarman7.JPG
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Jan 1, 1189
The ending of construction of “Angkor Thom”
This date was unknown but it was likely built near the end of the twelth century. Established by Jayavarman VII in the 12th century. Angkor Thom means “great city.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Thom
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The Khmer empire founded.
Jayavarman II was the founder of the Khmer empire. He conducted a grandiose consecration ritual. Jayavarman II founds Ankor and rules to about 850 CE
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Period: to Jan 1, 1199
The History of the Khmers and Ankor Wat
