Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom: 7 Oct 2003
  

 

Royal Grand Stand

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.

   
  

Parade of the Elephants

The facade decorated with elephants and their riders depicted in profile... almost life-size as one gets closer to them.

 
  

Might of the Garudas

As if holding up the terrace platform, these giant garudas like the middle facades.

 
  

Plucking Lotus

Construction begun in the late 12th century by Jayavarman VII, and was extended by his successor,

 

  

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