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The Khmer Empire

  • Dec 25, 1219

    King Jayavarman VII

    King Jayavarman VII passed away and this was a majaor factor in the downfall of the Khmer empire.
  • Dec 25, 1432

    The Khmer flee

    The Khmer flee
    The Khmer abandon Angkor Wat. The land is soon forgotten.
  • Dec 25, 1440

    The Khmer move in

    The Khmer move in
    The capital of the Khmer empire is moved to Phnom Penh.
  • Downfall

    Downfall
    The Thais defeated the Khmer and the land later became Cambodia.
  • King Jayavarman II

    King Jayavarman became king and declared himself as God King
  • The Loss Of King Jayavarman II

    King Jayavarman II passed away.
  • King Yasovarman I

    Yasovarman I became king.
  • The Leper King

    King Yasovarman I died of leprosy and was later called the 'leper' king.
  • Angkor Wat

    The construction of Angkor Wat is commenced under the watchful eye of King Jayavarman V.
  • King Jayavarman V

    Jayavarman V became king and moved the capital to Angkor Wat.