A map illustrating in red the Khmer Empire c. 900 CE.
South Gate to Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia Angkor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Thom
The Khmer empire was a powerful state in South East Asia, formed by people of the same name, lasting from 802 CE to 1431 CE. At its peak, the empire covered much of what today is Cambodia, Thailand...
Siem Reap Province is the major tourist destination in Cambodia where Angkor Archaeological Park comprises hundreds of ancient Angkor temples & Tonle Sap Lake.
Angkor Wat is the most famous temple complex of the Khmer culture. CLICK TO VIEW FULL-SIZE! Illustration by Juan Velasco, National Geographic
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