Angkor Thom South Gate
Cambodia
The South Gate of Angkor Thom (late 12th–early 13th c.) is the best-preserved entrance to the walled city. Flanked by devas and asuras holding naga balustrades, it features 23 m towers with serene faces carved in the Bayon style
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the magnificent South Gate of Angkor Thom. I am delighted to be your guide as we explore the remnants of a breathtaking civilization. …
Listen in the app2The Defensive Moat and Cosmic Ocean
As you stand facing the grand entrance, your eyes are immediately drawn to the vast expanse of water stretching out to your left and right. This is the grand moat of Angkor Thom, an incredible feat of ancient engineering that…
Listen in the app3The Causeway of Gods and Demons
We now step onto the majestic stone causeway, a monumental bridge that spans the one hundred meter wide moat and leads directly to the South Gate. This structure is approximately one hundred and ten meters long, and it is…
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As we reach the end of the causeway, we finally stand directly beneath the towering, awe inspiring structure of the South Gate itself. Rising majestically to a height of twenty three meters, which is roughly seventy five feet,…
Listen in the app5The Inner Walls and City Defenses
Having passed through the shaded tunnel of the South Gate, we now stand on the inside of the mighty walled city of Angkor Thom. Turn around and examine the massive stone walls that stretch away into the jungle on either side of…
Listen in the app6The Approach to the Center
As we leave the immediate vicinity of the South Gate behind us, we begin our journey northward along the main avenue leading directly into the heart of the ancient city. Walking this forested path today, shaded by a canopy of…
Listen in the app7The Enigmatic Bayon Temple
We have now arrived at the breathtaking centerpiece of Angkor Thom, the legendary Bayon Temple. Standing before this chaotic, towering mass of grey sandstone, you are immediately struck by its profound architectural complexity. …
Listen in the app8The Towering Baphuon
Leaving the densely packed towers of Bayon behind, we walk a short distance to the northwest and encounter a completely different architectural marvel: the colossal Baphuon temple. Approaching this structure, you are immediately…
Listen in the app9The Terrace of the Elephants
Descending from the heights of the Baphuon, we move slightly eastward into a vast, open plaza. Forming the western boundary of this immense square is a remarkable architectural feature known as the Terrace of the Elephants. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As we conclude our exploration near the royal terraces, it is time to reflect upon the remarkable journey we have taken through the heart of Angkor Thom. We began at the monumental South Gate, crossing the cosmic ocean of the…
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What is Angkor Thom South Gate?
Angkor Thom South Gate is a place in Cambodia with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.4270, 103.8595 |
| Last updated |
