| Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom: 7 Oct 2003 | ||||
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Royal Grand Stand |
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At the zenith of the Khmer empire, the king cerebrates his power with infantry, cavalry, chariots and elephants parading across the Central Square in front in a colorful procession. |
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Parade of the Elephants |
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The facade decorated with elephants and their riders depicted in profile... almost life-size as one gets closer to them. |
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Might of the Garudas |
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As if holding up the terrace platform, these giant garudas like the middle facades. |
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Plucking Lotus |
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Construction begun in the late 12th century by Jayavarman VII, and was extended by his successor, |
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