Building date: Late 12th century A.D.
Religion: Buddhist
Style: Bayon
King: Jayavarman VII
Location: Central Angkor Thom
The Terrace of Elephants is an extraordinary, 2 and a half-meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall decorated with carved elephants and garudas which spans the core of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon, Phimeanakas and also the Royal Palace area.
The northern part of the wall exhibits several great statues such as the five headed horse and scenes of warriors and dancers. Built partially by King Jayavarman VII and expanded by his successors. The wall east; hence the finest lights for photography is before noon. The Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants.
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Religion: Buddhist
Style: Bayon
King: Jayavarman VII
Location: Central Angkor Thom
The Terrace of Elephants is an extraordinary, 2 and a half-meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall decorated with carved elephants and garudas which spans the core of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon, Phimeanakas and also the Royal Palace area.
The northern part of the wall exhibits several great statues such as the five headed horse and scenes of warriors and dancers. Built partially by King Jayavarman VII and expanded by his successors. The wall east; hence the finest lights for photography is before noon. The Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants.
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