The Terrace of the Elephant King
The Terrace of the Elephant King
Location: Angkor Thom, north of the Bayon.
King: Jayavarman VII
Date: late 12th century
Religion: Buddhist.
This terrace consists of some 300 metres of ornately carved sandstone walls, with starcases adjourned by three-headed elephants. Most scenes depict the art of hunting with lots of lions and tigers trying to fight the elephants.
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The Terrace of the Elephant King