Archaeologists have shed new light on an ancient city hidden in the Cambodian jungle that was once the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire. The empire ruled over vast swathes of Southeast Asia ...

Mahendraparvata was one of the first capitals in the Khmer Empire, which lasted from the 9th to 15th centuries AD, but much of what we know come from inscriptions recovered from other sites.

And yet the Khmer Empire, which once encompassed Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos, eventually dwindled to the regions surrounding Angkor.

Mahendraparvata was one of the first capitals in the Khmer Empire, which lasted from the 9th to 15th centuries AD, but much of what we know come from inscriptions recovered from other sites.

The Khmer Empire was one of the most powerful in the region from the ninth to early 15th centuries. At its peak, it extended over much of what is now Thailand, Cambodia, Laos ...

The Khmer Empire would find its highest expression at Angkor. But the defining elements of Kulen—sacred temples, reflecting the influence of Hinduism, ...

Like the Khmer Empire, though, the invaders weren’t the true cause of the destruction. The fate of the empire had already been decided by climate change. Read More About Climate: ...

Join me on a mesmerizing journey through Angkor Wat, the heart of the Khmer Empire! Experience the breathtaking architecture and rich history that make this place so captivating. Discover why it ...

The hunt for Cambodia's stolen Khmer jewels 06:09. This week, 60 Minutes traveled to Cambodia to report on the looting of ancient artifacts from temples across the country and track their journey ...