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The first Cambodians</a>Archaeologists find evidence that shows that the first settlements appeared in 6000 B.C. They are believed to have come from other countries such as Laos, Thailand, and China. More info can be found at <a href='http://www.ancient.eu.com/Khmer_Empire/' >
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The first Cambodians were influenced by Indian culture, and picked up their religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, foods. and arts. More information at <a href='http://www.tourismcambodia.com/about-cambodia/cambodian-history.htm' >
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King Suryavarman I organised government and security in the Khmer Empire, and expanded it into Thailand over a 45 year period, ending in 1050 A.D
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The Khmer Empire is expanded into Thailand.
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Two temple-mountains, Angkor Thom and Bayon were built under King Jayavarman VII. Both temples are quite similar in style as they have the same art style and similar construction.
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Angkor Wat, the largest religious man-made structure, was built under King Suryavarman II. The temple is surrounded by a 200m wide moat, and covers 500 acres of land. It was a feat of human engineering. More about this temple at Angkor Wat
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The Khmer Empire collapses due to a 25 year long drought previously, which caused the economy to fail. The Khmers became weak, and the Champas from Vietnam seized the chance to raze the land. The Khmers didn't stand a chance.
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Jayavarman II united the people under the Khmer Empire and became the first king. He declared the sovereignty of Cambodia in 802 A.D. More information can be found at Khmer Empire
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The Bakheng temple-mountain began construction under King Yasovarman I. It is another temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. More information can be found at Bakheng Temple-Mountain
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Champa Battles - Thailand's World</a>King Rajendravarman won against the Champas in a long battle for land and power that took 28 years. The Champas were attempting to invade the Empire. The Champa battles can be found at [ ](<a href='http://www.thailandsworld.com/index.cfm?p=1117)' >
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The Bakong temple mountain was the first temple-mountain built by the Khmers, and was commisioned by Indravarman I. The temple was completed in 889 A.D and was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. More info at The Bakong Temple-Mountain
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The Khmer Empire lasted from 802 A.D to 1431 A.D
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It took 12 years for the Bakong temple-mountain to be constructed
