This is the entrance to Angkor Thom. Angkor means "city" and Thom means "big".
Naga is a seven-headed Cobra. Naga's long body is often found lining the entrances of the different temples.
Naga - seven-headed Cobra
On large temples, the long Naga is often carried by gods and demons. Gods are lined at the left while demons are lined the right side of the entrances. These statues are all made of large stone.
gods and demons
Next stop: Bayon Temple
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