Wonders of Asia, Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Important DATES to remember for Angkor Wat, Cambodia part of continent Asia.
❤️ca. 889/890-King Yasovarman I took over what is today Cambodia, founding the capital city of Yasodharapura.
❤️1002-1050-Reign of King Suryavarman I. ❤️1113-1150-King Suryavarman II ordered the Angkor Wat temple complex built in the southeastern quarter of the capital city. ❤️1177-1181-Angkor was sacked and taken over by the Chams, the traditional enemies of the Khmer Kingdom. ❤️ca 1200- The "great royal city" of Angkor Thorn was built nearby. ❤️1353, 1393, and 1431- The royal city of Angkor was sacked and plundered. ❤️1907- The French "Conservation d 'Angkor" and began restoration. ❤️1992- Angkor was name a Wolrd Heritage Site by UNESCO. *1998-International aid supported the preservation of Angkor
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