Tag: fall of Angkor

• Cambodia: The Discovery of the Kingdom of Angkor

  The great Kingdom of Angkor arose in the 10th century and lasted into the 14th century until it faded from regional consciousness, having the jungle wrapped the marvelous splendors of the era in its never ceasing grip. Why did the great kingdom fall? There were many reasons. Wars with the Siamese. Eroding aqueducts. The importance…

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  September 6, 2013

  History & Culture, Places & Tourism

  angkor thom, angkor wat, cambodia, fall of Angkor, great kingdoms of Southeast Asia, Kampuchea, Siamese, siem reap