
The Khmer Empire Gallery

Stone Relief This is a stone relief from the Khmer empire, stone reliefs are a form of sculpturing of which an image is carved into stone.

Rice fields It is said that the Khmer people were one of the first people to cultivate rice. rice is more water efficient using less water per kilogram and their is more moisture in the ground of the Khmer empire which makes bigger and healthier crops.

Fishing The Khmer Empire people were great fishermen. They relied on fish as a source of food and for trading.

Houses The houses of farmers were weaved of bamboo and held up by stilts. the house consisted of three rooms: The parents room, daughters room and the living room. Sons slept wherever they could find space.

Marketplace Similar to present day the Khmer Empire marketplace was where traders came together to sell, trade and purchase goods.

Chicken fighting Chicken fighting in the Khmer Empire was a way of gambling. People would place bets on which chicken would win.

Dancing Dancing was the main source of amusement in the Khmer Empire, dancers performed at rituals and for entertainment.

Clothing Men and women both wore their hair in top-knots, they were naked to the waist and below the waist was wrapped in the cloth.

Marriage Marriage in the Khmer Empire is traditionally arranged by the parents of the bride and groom. The groom asks his parents to approach the parents of the women he is attracted to. Neither the bride or groom are forced into marriage but the parents have considerable influence.