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11,000 BCE
Hunter-Gatherer people evidence
The evidence of hunter-gatherer people living in the western region of Cambodia. There is plenty of evidence to indicate that much of the region of the region was suitable for human habitation. -
9000 BCE
Evidence of human settlements
Evidence of human settlements include the remains of ceramic pots in Battambang province. -
500 BCE
Tools found that date back to 500 BCE
Archaeologist have found evidence of the use of iron to make tools. They wonder if the technology and skills to use iron developed by the Khmer Empire people themselves or by other people interacting with them. -
400 BCE
Trade relations
There was evidence which had trade relations between the Khmer people. From this trade relationship,cultural practices and ideas were learnt and adopted by the Khmer. -
Jan 1, 700
Mainland Kingdoms
Funan and Chenla are the earliest known mainland South-east Asian kingdoms. There kingdoms rose and fell around the 700CE -
Period: Jan 1, 802 to Jan 1, 850
King Jayavarman II
King Jayavarman II came to power in 802 CE, he further strengthened the power of the Khmer monarchy. His death was in 850 -
Period: Jan 1, 877 to Jan 1, 889
Indravarman
Jayavarman III was suceeded by his cousin Indravarman, in 877, who further expanded the system of artificial lakes and irrigation canals. His death was in 889 -
Period: Jan 1, 889 to Jan 1, 900
Yasovarman I
He was capable being a ruler and was able to strengthen his empire. He encouraged his subjects to worship and praise him. -
Jan 1, 961
Angkot Wat Temple
King Jayavarman V commenced construction of Angkor Wat temple, one of the great wonders of the ancient world, in 961. -
Period: Jan 1, 968 to Jan 1, 1028
King Jayavarman V
He ruled for the next 60 years. There were many cultural and educational developments and, for the first time, women began to hold important positions in religious and social life.