Angkor Thom - Terrace of Elephants in Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Terrace of Elephants in Angkor Thom, a Buddhist mixed style temple was constructed in the 9th century C.E. during the reign of Yasovarman VII.



















Garudas & lion-headed figures



Leper King Terrace




The Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and half-meter tall, 300meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and garudas that spans the heart the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon, Phimeanakas and the Royal Palace area. The northern section of the wall displays some particularly fine sculpture including the five headed horse and scenes of warriors and dancers.

Constructed in part by Jayavarman VII and extended by his successor. The wall faces east so the best lighting for photography before noon.

The Terrace of the Lepeer King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants.