The Royal Palace, Angkor Thom

The Royal Palace complex covers 14 hectares with a rectangular layout of 585 meters in length and 246 meters in width, enclosed by laterite walls.

Built by King Suryavarman I in the 11th century, the palace served as the administrative center of the Khmer Empire until the late 16th century.

The palace walls feature intricate bas-reliefs depicting marine life, horse heads, royal processions, and scenes of princes with naga princesses.

Five sandstone gopuras provide entry points to the palace grounds, with the main entrance facing east toward the Elephant Terrace and Victory Gate.

The palace grounds contain a large pond measuring 5625 square meters with 13 tiers of steps descending into laterite paving.

Location: Siem Reap Municipality

Inception: 11 century

Length: 585 m

Width: 246 m

Part of: Angkor

GPS coordinates: 13.44556,103.85583

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:14