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Angkor city

Type Object Region Cambodia Time c. 889–1431

Angkor city (Yasodharapura) was the core capital of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century, on the northeast shore of the Tonle Sap, known for its gran…

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  1. c. 900–920Angkor · CambodiaIn the early 10th century, Angkor, relying on Phnom Bakheng temple and the east-west baray hydraulic system, had already become the religious and administrative center of the Khmer kingdom, with population and temple construction continually expanding.
  2. 921–944Koh Ker (Jayasriapura) · Kratie ProvinceJayavarman IV moved the capital to Koh Ker, building temple complexes such as Lingapura; Angkor's political status declined during this period, but its existing temples and hydraulic facilities were still maintained.
  3. 944–968Angkor · CambodiaRajendravarman II moved the capital back to Angkor, building temple mountains such as East Mebon and Pre Rup, and repairing the hydraulic system, marking a new period of prosperity for Angkor as a capital.
  4. 968–1000Angkor · CambodiaDuring the reign of Jayavarman V, giant temple mountains such as Ta Keo were built and a new capital layout was planned; by the end of the 10th century Angkor had become Southeast Asia's largest and most tightly organized religious metropolis.

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