The Khmer Empire was a Hindu - Buddhist empire in Southeast Asia, centered on hydraulic cities in what is now northern Cambodia. Known as Kambuja (Old Khmer: កម្វុជ; Khmer: កម្ពុជ) by its inhabitants, it grew out of the former civilization of Chenla and lasted from 802 to 1431.

5 days ago · The Khmer empire was an ancient Cambodian state that ruled much of mainland Southeast Asia from about 802 to 1431 CE, reaching its peak between the 11th and 13th centuries.

The Khmer people (Khmer: ជនជាតិខ្មែរ, UNGEGN: Chônchéatĕ Khmêr, ALA-LC: Janajāti Khmaer [cɔn.ciət kʰmae]) are an Austroasiatic ethnic group native to Cambodia.

Mar 12, 2013 · 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...

May 26, 2024 · The Khmer Empire, one of the most powerful empires in Southeast Asia, existed from approximately the 9th to the 15th centuries. The empire is renowned for its impressive monuments, intricate architecture, and significant cultural achievements, most notably the construction of Angkor Wat.

Feb 13, 2025 · While Angkor Wat remains its most famous legacy, the empire’s achievements extended far beyond this iconic temple. This article explores the sophistication of the Khmer Empire through its engineering prowess, political structure, economic systems, and …

The Khmer empire was the largest continuous empire of South East Asia, based in what is now Cambodia. The empire, which seceded from the kingdom of Chenla around 800 C.E., at times ruled over or vassalized parts of modern-day Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

The Khmer Empire was one of the first organized political states in Southeast Asia. From its enormous capital at Angkor Thom, the kingdom held sway over territory that includes present-day Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and southern Vietnam for nearly five hundred years.

6 days ago · Cambodia - Khmer Empire, Angkor, Temples: In 790 a young Cambodian prince, claiming to be descended from the rulers of Funan, was consecrated in eastern Cambodia under the title Jayavarman II.

3 days ago · Between the 11th and 13th centuries, the Khmer (Cambodian) state included much of the Southeast Asian mainland, incorporating large parts of present-day southern Vietnam, Laos, and eastern Thailand.