Thursday, February 11, 2010

Journey to Siem Reap - Elephant and Leper KingTerraces


Elephant Terraces
The Elephant Terrace is an elevated platform made of stone. Celebrations are done here during the olden times.

Three Elephants


Wall of Elephants

The Elephant Terraces have platforms and wall carvings of the elephant.


Leper King Terrace

It was an old folklore that one of the Kings of Ancient Angkor was a leper. The walls are adorned with carvings of monkeys.

Next stop: Phimeanakas and The Royal Palace
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