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Khmer Empire
Angkor and Khmer Empire
The Khmer Empire, the predecessor state to modern Cambodia, was a powerful Khmer Hindu-Buddhist empire in Southeast Asia. The empire, which grew out of the former kingdoms of Funan and Chenla, at times ruled over and/or vassalised most of mainland Southeast Asia, parts of modern-day Laos, Thailand, and southern Vietnam.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple for the Khmer Empire, gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple toward the end of the 12th century.
Khmer Empire Kings
The King of Cambodia is the head of state of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The King's power is limited to that of a symbolic figurehead to whom people are to give love and respect. The monarch also represents peace, stability, and prosperity to the Khmer people.
Artefacts
The great achievement of the Khmers was in architecture and sculpture. The earliest known Khmer monuments, isolated towers of brick, probably date from the 7th cent. Small temples set on stepped pyramids next appeared. The development of covered galleries led gradually to a great elaboration of plan. Brick was largely abandoned in favor of stone.
Kings & Artefacts
Daily Life of Khmer Empire
The way of life in the Khmer Empire, including, social, cultural, economic and political features (including the role of the king). Discover Angkor Wat, one of the world's largest religious structures and the central temple of the Khmer Empire, which ruled much of South-East Asia from 802 to 1431 CE. Completed in 1150, Angkor Wat stands in the remains of the capital of the Khmer Empire. Learn about the significance of this amazing temple and its colourful history.