Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. Southeast Asian

Anotations

Scope note:

Culture and styles of the ancient Khmer people, distinguished in part by speaking the Khmer language, which is part of the larger Mon-Khmer language family today found throughout Southeast Asia. It is believed that the Khmer people originated in northern Asia, then migrated from northern territories to become established in Southeast Asia ca. 3,000 years ago, long before the Tai arrived. The more recent history of the Khmer people is bound to the history of Cambodia. Most of Khmer are followers of the Khmer Buddhism.