Chronology The following is a brief overview of the periods that have been established to categorize historical events, art styles and other research objects: PRE-ANGKORIAN PERIOD Kingdom of Funan Beginnings of the Khmer world - very little documentation, architecture or statuary remains from this period. Kingdom of Chenla Remarkable statuary, some masterpieces. Harmonious cohabitation of Buddhism and Hinduism. Influences from India. The fragmentation of power leads to troubled times, and the invasion of the Kingdom of Java.
early VIIth C	Bhavavarman I Temples: Phnom Da Style: Phnom Da
mid VIIth C	Isanavarman I Temples: Sambor Prei Kuk Style: Sambor Prei Kuk
late VIIth C	Jayavarman I Temples: Prei Khmeng Style: Prei Khmeng
early VIIth-early VIIIth C	Temples: Prasat Andet Style: Prasat Andet
VIIIth C	Temples: Kompong Preah, Prasat Ak Yum Style: Kompong Preah
ANGKORIAN PERIOD
802-834(?)	Jayavarman II Temples: Prasat Damrei Krap (Phnom Kulen) Style: Phnom Kulen Comments: Jayavarman II is the founder of the Khmer Empire, and the first king to be known as sacred cakravartin (universal monarch in the Indian tradition) instituting the God-King (devaraja) cult
	Jayavarman III Temples: Prasat Kok Po, Prasat Prei Monti Style: Phnom Kulen
877-after 886	Indravarman I Temples: First temples at Roluos, Development of Hariharalaya (hydraulic city), Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei & Indratataka Style: Preah Ko (875-893) Comments: Hariharalaya is the first hydraulic city of classical Angkorian type. The baray of Lolei (Indratataka) is the first of its kind
889-after 910	Yasovarman I Temples: Eastern Baray, Phnom Bok, Phnom Krom, Phnom Bakheng Style: Bakheng (893-925)
	Harshavarman I Temples: Baksei Chamkrong, Prasat Kravan Style: Bakheng (893-925)
928-944	Jayavarman IV Temples: Koh Ker temples Style: Koh Ker (921-945) Comments: The capital is transferred to Koh Ker
944-967	Rajendravarman I Temples: Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup, Prasat Bat Chum Style: Pre Rup (944-967) Comments: Angkor once more becomes the empire's capital after a victory against the Cham in 950
968-1000	Jayavarman V Temples: Surroundings of the Royal Palace, North & South Khleang, Phimeanakas, Ta Keo (begun), Banteay Srei (begun) Style: Banteay Srei (967-1000), Khleang (965-1010)
?-1010	Jayaviravarman Temples: Completion of Ta Keo Style: Banteay Srei (967-1000), Khleang (965-1010) Comments: Period of trouble, rivalries for the throne
1010-?	Suryavarman I Temples: Phimeanakas, Phnom Chiso, Vat Ek, Vat Baset, Western Baray Style: Baphuon (1010-1080) Comments: Suryavarman I ursurps the throne
1050-1066	Udayadityavarman II Temples: Baphuon, Western Mebon Style: Baphuon (1010-1080)
1066-1080	Harshavarman III Temples: Style: Baphuon (1010-1080) Comments: War against Champa
1080-1107	Jayavarman VI Temples: Pimai (present-day Thaïland) Style: Angkor Vat (1100-1175)
1113-after 1145	Suryavarman II Temples: Angkor Vat, Banteay Samre, Thommanon, Chau Say Thevoda Style: Angkor Vat (1100-1175) Comments: War against Champa and the Dai Viet, many conquests, beginning of the so-called "classical" age.
1150-1165	Yasovarman II Temples: Preah Pithu, Beng Meala (XIIth C) Style: Angkor Vat (1100-1175) Comments: Period of trouble, Yasovarman II is assassinated
1165-1177	Thibhuvanadityavarman Temples: Preah Pithu, Beng Meala (XIIth C) Style: Angkor Vat (1100-1175) Comments: Thibhuvanadityavarman takes the throne, 1177 is a black year, Angkor is destroyed and temporarily abandoned
1181-1218	Jayavarman VII Temples: Angkor Thom (walls), Bayon, Preah Palilay, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Ta Som, Neak Poan, Ta Nei, Royal Terraces, Prasat Suor Proat, Spean Thma, Banteay Chhmar, Krol Ko Style: Bayon (1177-1230) Comments: Jayavarman VII regained the lost territories and enlarged the borders of the empire (from Myanmar to the China Sea), Mahayana Buddhism is instituted as a state religion, some hundred hospitals are built, the communication network is improved, Angkor is at the height of its power and its influence.
POST-ANGKORIAN PERIOD
1218-1243	Indravarman II Temples: Destruction of Buddhist images Style: Bayon (1177-1230) Comments: Brahmanic reaction, political weakening of the empire
1243-1295	Jayavarman VIII Temples: Destruction of Buddhist images Style: This style shows a different spirit from Angkorian art: humility follows brilliance and splendour. In architecture, wood replaces stone, and new types of structures appear: the chedi and the vihara. The influence of Siamese art from Ayutthaya is visible Comments: Brahmanic reaction, political weakening of the empire
1295-1307	Srindravarman Temples: Monument 487 (Mangalartha temple) Style: Same as above Comments: Progressive adoption of Theravada Buddhism on a national scale
1431-1432	Style: Same as above Comments: Angkor is abandoned by the monarchy
1505 (1516)-1556	Ang Chan I Temples: The western side of the Baphuon temple is transformed into a 60 metre-long reclining Buddha, transformation of the summit of the Bakheng Style: Same as above Comments: Angkor is reoccupied by the monarchy. Victory against the Siamese invasions
1556-1576	Ponhea Yat Style: Same as above Comments: The Siamese retake Angkor, the king flees to Srei Santhor, he is destitute and takes refugee in Laos
1576-1594	Satha Style: Same as above Comments: Contact with Portuguese and Spanish missionaries
late XVIth C	Style: Same as above Comments: Angkor is definitely abandoned as a royal capital

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