The Khmer dynasty lasted from the 9th century to the 15th century.
The empire consisted of present-day Cambodia, as well as a lot of
Thailand, southern Vietnam and Laos.
Over the 600 years, numerous construction projects were undertaken by
the different Khmer Kings, each trying to outdo
their predecessors.
Angkor, which served as the royal center, was once the largest pre-industrial city in the world with over a million people!
Angkor Archaeological
Park contains the remains of some of the Khmer Empire’s cities, buildings,
temples, urban plans and water reservoirs. It comprises of more
than a thousand buildings and it is one of the great cultural wonders of the
world.
The Park is HUGE,
stretching over 400 sq km’s and is a testament to the Khmer’s advanced
civilization.
The park is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
