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550
Chenla replaces Funan
The state of Chenla replaces Funan as the dominant kingdom. -
Jan 1, 802
King Jayavarman II Becomes King
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Period: Jan 1, 802 to Dec 1, 1500
Khmer Timeline
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Jan 1, 834
Khmer Empire expands.
The Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat is then built by Suryavarman II. Buddhism becomes more imortant. -
Jan 1, 1177
Cham kingdom invades
The Cham kingdom invades much of the Khmer Empire's eastern territory. -
Jan 1, 1181
Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams
Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams and extends the Khmer Empire even further to include present-day Laos, Thailand and Burma. -
Jan 1, 1432
Khmers abandon Angkor
The Khmers had abandoned Angkor Wat. Over subsequent centuries, the jungle grows around it and the location of Angkor Wat is forgotten. -
Dec 1, 1500
The collapse of the Khmer
climate change, complicated with economic and political factors and overwhelmed the abilities of the state to cope.