Ancient Angkor Elephants Carving
Phimeanakas
This is an impressive laterite and sandstone pyramid. The lack of surviving carvings leaves it artistically uninteresting, but it is the tallest scalable temple in Angkor Thom providing a nice view from the top. Good to take photos before noon.
Terrace of the Elephant
This is an impressive two and a half metre tall and 300-metre long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and garudas that span the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon, Phimeanakas and The Royal Palace area. The wall faces east so the best lighting for photography is before noon.
Terrace of the Leper King
This is a double terrace wall at the north end of the Terrace of Elephants with deeply carved nagas, demons and other mythological beings. The statues of the Leper King are displayed at the terrace is a replica. The original resides in The National Museum in Phnom Penh. The wall faces east so the best lighting is before noon.
Preah Palilay
This is a sandstone and laterite tower in a cool area with good jungle views. The temple is on an area behind the terrace of the Leper King.
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