Terrace of the Elephants, Ancient ceremonial terrace in Angkor Thom, Cambodia.
The 350-meter-long stone terrace features elaborate carvings of elephants, lions, and garudas along its eastern facade facing the royal square.
King Jayavarman VII constructed this grand viewing platform in the late 12th century to observe military parades and ceremonial processions.
The terrace displays life-sized stone carvings depicting Khmer mahouts leading elephants, representing the close connection between royalty and these creatures.
The structure opens from sunrise to sunset with admission included in the Angkor Archaeological Park pass, offering morning visits for better photography.
Five stone outworks extend toward the Central Square, with three positioned centrally and one at each end of this royal reviewing stand.
Location: Angkor
Part of: Angkor
GPS coordinates: 13.44583,103.85861
Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:04
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