Significant events in Khmer

Significant events that occurred in Angkor Wat

Listed below are some of Angkor Wat's many significant events:

Jayavarman II was crowned in 802 CE. In the same year, he announced himself a God-king

Idravarman I, whom commenced the construction of the Preah Ko and Bakhong temples, began ruling in 877

In 889, Yashovarman I began to rule (until 900). During his reign, he built the Phnom temple

In 950, a war occurred between Kambuja and the kingdom of Champa

In 1060, Angkor's Western Baray was completed

Angkor's dominant religion was changed from Hindu to Theravada Buddhism near the closure of the 12th century

In 1177, the Chams sacked Angkor

From 1296 to 1297 Zhou Daguan visited Angkor and documented what life was like there by using a journal