Angkor Thom

The fortified city of Angkor Thom, this 10 square km area was built by Jayavarman VII (consider the greatest Khmer King) in the 12th century. The Terrace of Elephants sits in front of the Royal Enclosure and the King would be entertained from this 350 meter long pavilion by musicians and acrobats. It is called the Terrace of Elephants because the center section is supported by carved elephants and the outer sections are supported by elephants, demons, and mythical creatures.

At the exact center of this ancient city sits Bayon.