The Khmer Empire existed from 802 to 1431 and was based in northwestern Cambodia, covering parts of modern-day Southeast Asia. Angkor Wat was built in the early 12th century under King Jayavarman II and was dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is Cambodia's most famous temple and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture, appearing on the country's flag today.

1. ANGKOR WAT
Khmer Empire

2. KHMER EMPIRE
802-1431
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Map-of-southeast-asia_900_CE.png
•Exist during 802 to 1431
•Based in northwestern Cambodia
•Covered modern Thailand,
Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Malay
Peninsula
•Jayavarman II, the founder of the
Kingdom
•Nearly thousands of temples, shrines,
NW of Tonle Sap, in Siem Reap
•Angkor Wat (Hinduism)

3. ANGKOR WAT
Jayavarman II (1113-1145 or
1150)
Initiated the construction of
Angkor Wat
Completed in 1145
Dedicated to the Hindu God
‘Vishnu’

4. ANGKOR WAT
Present Day Siem Reap
Angkor = Nagara = City
Angkor Wat = City of
Temple
Master of Stone Carving
Appear on national flag
http://www.canbypublications.com/maps/TempleMapaap2.htm
http://www.bicycle-adventures.com/image-files/map-cambodia.jpg

5. QUESTIONS
What is the significance of Angkor Wat?
What does the size and complexity of the
temple say about the Khmer Empire?
Is its use today the same as it was when it
was first built?
What does the answer tell us about
Cambodia’s story?

6. DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzR8lFXigko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TstPiRKu6s4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=4C7KEHAZFt4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rjG5QYyiRN8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3UFpP-
WeWw&feature=related

7. ANGKOR WAT
Sites for Angkor Wat
Research
http://whc.unesco.org/en/
list/668