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Timeline of Monument in Cambodia

Comprehensive chronological documentation of 18 significant historical events spanning 1150 CE to 2025 CE, chronicling the architectural evolution and cultural significance of monument across Cambodia's heritage landscape.

18
Historical Events
3
Heritage Sites
4
Periods
6
Avg Events/Site

Early Medieval

500 - 1200 CE • 2 events

1150 CE
Monument
Construction and Dedication
Angkor Wat Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1186 CE
Monument
Founding and initial construction
Ta Prohm Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap

Late Medieval

1200 - 1526 CE • 6 events

1250 CE
Monument
Active period as Mahayana Buddhist center
Ta Prohm Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1250 CE
Monument
Conversion to Buddhist Temple
Angkor Wat Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1250 CE
Monument
Religious Modification
Angkor Thom Bayon Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1250 CE
Monument
Construction and Dedication
Angkor Thom Bayon Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1431 CE
Monument
Decline of Angkor
Angkor Wat Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1431 CE
Monument
Decline of Angkor
Angkor Thom Bayon Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap

Colonial Period

1757 - 1947 CE • 2 events

1860 CE
Monument
Western Popularization
Angkor Wat Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1911 CE
Monument
Early Conservation Efforts
Angkor Thom Bayon Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap

Modern Era

1947 CE - Present • 8 events

1950 CE
Monument
Modern Restoration Efforts
Angkor Wat Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1992 CE
Monument
UNESCO World Heritage listing
Ta Prohm Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1992 CE
Monument
UNESCO World Heritage Site Designation
Angkor Wat Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1992 CE
Monument
UNESCO World Heritage Designation
Angkor Thom Bayon Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
1994 CE
Monument
Modern Restoration Project
Angkor Thom Bayon Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
2025 CE
Monument
Inheritage Foundation Archival Capture
Ta Prohm Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
2025 CE
Monument
Inheritage Foundation Archival Capture
Angkor Wat Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap
2025 CE
Monument
Inheritage Foundation Archival Capture
Angkor Thom Bayon Siem Reap CambodiaSiem Reap

Historical Significance

Monument across Cambodia spans 1150 CE to 2025 CE, representing continuous architectural innovation and spiritual devotion. This timeline documents 18 events from 3 heritage sites, revealing patterns of royal patronage, architectural evolution, and cultural continuity. Ancient monuments established foundational forms, medieval constructions introduced regional variations, and later periods synthesize indigenous and external influences.

Architectural Evolution

Construction timelines highlight refinements in structural engineering, material technologies, and spatial concepts. Chronological analysis reveals knowledge transmission between workshops, dynastic patronage patterns, and responses to shifting political and religious contexts. Viewing events period-by-period helps interpret the broader trajectories of sacred architecture across Cambodia's cultural development.

Timeline Periods Overview

Early Medieval
500 - 1200 CE
2
Documented Events
Late Medieval
1200 - 1526 CE
6
Documented Events
Colonial Period
1757 - 1947 CE
2
Documented Events
Modern Era
1947 CE - Present
8
Documented Events
Oldest Event

1150 CE

Most Recent

2025 CE

Events / Site

6

Sites Covered

3

Historical Periods

4

Events Documented

18

What is Timeline of Monument in Cambodia?

Chronological documentation of 18 events linked to monument across Cambodia's heritage landscape, spanning 1150 CE to 2025 CE.

Total Events:
18
Time Span:
1150 CE to 2025 CE
Period Count:
4
Heritage Sites:
3
How to Use This Timeline
  1. 1

    Scan Periods

    Events are grouped by historical periods to highlight architectural evolution.

  2. 2

    Open Site Pages

    Follow links within each event to review full site documentation and media.

  3. 3

    Compare Chronology

    Study patterns across regions, dynasties, and architectural patrons.

  4. 4

    Plan Research

    Build itineraries or research outlines aligned with specific centuries.

Timeline Snapshot
Coverageacross Cambodia
Time Span1150 CE to 2025 CE
Sites with Timeline3
Avg Events / Site6
Events Logged18