The Khmer Empire was a powerful Southeast Asian state that began in 802 CE when Jayavarman II declared himself universal monarch. Its capital was in the Angkor region.
The empire built great monuments such as Angkor Wat and the Bayon before declining in the 15th century.
Angkor Wat was constructed during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century.
Angkor Wat was built by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire.
According to legend, Phnom Penh is named after Lady Penh, who built a hilltop pagoda (Wat Phnom) around 1372.
The flag of Cambodia has three horizontal bands: blue, red and blue.
Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and the national symbol of Cambodia — it appears on the national flag.
Popular destinations include the Angkor temples in Siem Reap, the capital Phnom Penh, the coastal city of Sihanoukville and the islands of Koh Rong, the rivers…
