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The name of the Khmer is taken from the Mon-Khmer, a linguistic group from South East Asia who migrated from the north.
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The Khmer created an empire roughly the size of modern Cambodia or Laos. However the kingdom broke up and became divided.
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The reign of King Jayavarman II had reunited the Khmer Empire. The king Yasovarman I established the capital at the area of Angkor.
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This period called the Angkor period was the age of triumph for the Khmer people since they controlled the valleys of lower Menam (Thailand) and the lower Mekong (Cambodia and Vietnam).
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The construction of the temple Angkor Wat had been administered by Suryavarman II which had ended up being one of the wonders of the world and an astounding display of Khmer architecture.
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The society of the Chams invaded and controlled most of Cambodia along with Angkor Thom and executed King Dharanindravarman II.
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The legendary Jayavarman VII had countered the attacks from the Cham who have taken over Angkor for 4 years until he defeated the Cham and removed them in 1181. After his triumph, Jayavarman VII became king.
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After finding Ayuthia, the Khmer civilisation had received multiple attacks and invasions from Thailand which led to the Khmer empire to lose power.
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The empire had lost their capital, Angkor along with their temple which made them flee to the city of Phnom Penh. With this movement, it marked the end of the Khmer civilization.
