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First known kingdom in the Lower Mekong River region, Funan, rises and falls. More information of Funan
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Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia. More information on Jayavarman II
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Cham kingdom invades much of Khmer Empire's eastern territory. More information on the Chams
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Jayavarman VII defeats the chams and expands the empire to it's furthest extent to incorporate much of present day Laos, Thailand and Burma. More information on Jayavarman VII
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Jayavarman VIII renounces Buddhism and orders that Buddhist temples and images be destroyed and Hinduism become the main religion. More information on Jayavarman VIII
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More information on the abandoning of AngkorKhmers abandon Angkor. Over subsequent centuries, the jungle grows around and over Angkor and it's location is forgotten.
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Khmer rulars relocate the capital city to Phnom Penh. More information on Phnom Penh
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More information on the Thais defeating the KhmersSiamese (Thais) attack and defeat Khmer king.
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Vietnamese armies repeatedly attack Khmer forces in Mekong river delta and defeat the Khmer. The approximate modern borders of Cambodia are determined. More information on the Vietnamese and Khmer people
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The large and luxurious temple begins construction. It is made as heaven on earth. Buddhism also becomes important. More information on Angkor Wat
