The Terrace of the Elephants
The Terrace of the Elephants is a highly carved pavilion, featuring bas-reliefs elephants of various sizes. The site was constructed in the ancient Khmer walled-city of Angkor Thom in the 12th century. It was used as a reception platform for King Jayavarman VII to view his victorious army returning from battle. The terrace received much damage over the centuries but reconstruction and conservation efforts have brought it back to life, much to the pleasure of tourists visiting Angkor.
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