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Why did the Angkor empire fall?
The cause of the Angkor empire’s demise in the early 15th century long remained a mystery. But researchers have now shown that intense monsoon rains that followed a prolonged drought in the region caused widespread damage to the city’s infrastructure, leading to its collapse.
When was Angkor Thom abandoned?
Angkor Thom
| History | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jayavarman VII |
| Material | sandstone, laterite |
| Founded | Late 12th century AD (excluding some monuments inside) |
| Abandoned | Perhaps early 17th century AD |