History.
The. Golden Age. of Cambodia was between the 9th and 14th Century, during the. Angkor. period, during which it was a powerful and Prosperous Empire that flourished and dominated almost all of inland South East Asia. However, Angkor would eventually collapse after much in-between royalty and Constant Fighting Warring with its increasingly powerful neighbors, notably. Siam. and. Dai Viet. . Many temples from this period however, like. Bayon. and. Angkor Wat. still remain today, scattered throughout. Thailand. ,. Cambodia. ,. Laos. , and. Vietnam. as a Reminder of the Grandeur of Khmer arts and Culture. Cambodia's unparalleled achievements in Art, architectures, Music, and Dance during this period have had a great Influence on many neighboring Kingdoms, Namely. Thailand. and. Laos. . The affect of Angkorian culture can still be seen today in those countries, as they share many close characteristics with current-day Cambodia.
[. Edit. ].Architecture and Housing.
Article main:. Architecture of Cambodia.
The Angkorian. Architects. and. sculptors. Created temples that mapped the Cosmic World in Stone. Khmer decorations Drew Inspiration from Religion, and Mythical creatures from. Hinduism.and. Buddhism. were Carved on Walls. Temples were built in accordance to the rule of ancient Khmer architecture that dictated that a basic temple layout include a central shrine, a courtyard, an enclosing wall, and a moat. Khmer Buddhist and Hindu motifs use many creatures from mythology, like the Royal Palace in. Phnom Penh. , such as the use motifs. Garuda. , a Mythical Bird in Hinduism. Developed in the Architecture of Cambodia under the stages. Khmer Empire.from the 9th to the 15th Century, preserved in many of the Buildings. Angkor. temple. The remains of secular architecture from this time are rare, as only religious buildings were made of stone. The architecture of the Angkor period used specific structural features and styles, which are one of the main methods used to date the temples, along with inscriptions.
Modern in Rural Cambodia, typically lives in a rectangular the Nuclear Family. House. that may Vary in Size by Six meters from Four to Six by Ten meters. It is constructed of a Wooden Frame Gabled with Thatch Roof and Walls of woven Bamboo. Khmer Houses. are typically raised on stilts as much as meters for Protection from Three Annual floods. Two. ladders. or Wooden. staircases. Provide Access to the House. Steep the Thatch Roof Protects the Overhanging the Walls House. Interior.from rain. Typically a house contains three rooms separated by partitions of woven bamboo. The front room serves as a living room used to receive visitors, the next room is the parents' bedroom, and the third is for unmarried daughters. Sons sleep anywhere they can find space. Family members and neighbors work together to build the house, and a house-raising ceremony is held upon its completion. The houses of poorer persons may contain only a single large room. Food is prepared in a separate. Kitchen. Located near the House but usually behind it. Toilet facilities Consist of simple pits in the Ground,. Located. away from the House, that are covered up when filled. Any livestock is kept below the house. Chinese and Vietnamese houses in Cambodian towns and villages are typically built directly on the ground and have earthen, cement, or tile floors, depending upon the economic status of the owner. Urban Housing and Commercial Buildings may be of Brick, Masonry, or Wood.
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