South-East Asia in Pictures
Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom - The Great City. Inside the 12 km (7.6 miles) of perimeter wall lie a collection of temples making up the last capital of Angkor. Each entrance has an impressive causeway and gopura (gateway), the Bayon at the centre has 54 towers each with 4 carved faces of the king as well as galleries of bas-reliefs. Huge terraces; the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants stand in front of the Royal Palace and the massive Baphuon temples. Angkor Thom is one of the the must sees at Angkor.

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   Angkor Thom
  • Built by: Jayavarman VII
  • When: 1180-1220

 


South Gate to Angkor Thom showing the 54 god statues, there are 54 demon staues on the right hand side




Bas reliefs from the Bayon showing the Khmers in boats over water full of fish



Phimeanakas temple in the royal palace


Elevated eastern approach to the Baphuon which is undergoing restoration work


Interior wall of the Terrace of the Leper King


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