Terrace of the Elephants
앙코르 유적
archaeological site in Angkor, Cambodia
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the absolute heart of the ancient Khmer Empire. You are standing within the walled city of Angkor Thom, gazing upon the monumental architectural marvel known as the Terrace of the Elephants. …
Listen in the app2The Parade Grounds and the Royal Perspective
Before we approach the intricately carved walls of the terrace itself, let us pause here on the grassy expanse of the Parade Grounds. Standing in this wide, open area provides the perfect vantage point to appreciate the…
Listen in the app3The Southern Stairway and the Divine Elephant
We have now arrived at the southernmost extremity of the Terrace of the Elephants, situated directly adjacent to the entrance path leading from the towering Baphuon temple. This is the first of several monumental stairways that…
Listen in the app4The Southern Facade and the Great Elephant Hunt
As we walk northwards along the lower pathway, hugging the three-meter-high retaining wall, we encounter the magnificent artwork that gives this monument its name. Stretching out beside you is a seamless, continuous narrative…
Listen in the app5The Central Stairway and the Throne of Justice
We have now reached the central projecting platform of the terrace, arguably the most important architectural node of the entire structure. This prominent stairway juts out significantly into the Royal Square and served as the…
Listen in the app6The Hidden Gallery of the Inner Retaining Wall
Continuing slightly north from the central stairway, we arrive at a fascinating architectural anomaly that provides a unique window into the construction history of the Royal Palace. Here, you will notice a section where there…
Listen in the app7The Northern Platform and the Divine Horse Balaha
As we approach the northern end of the platform, positioned slightly behind the main outer wall line, we encounter one of the most striking and unusual sculptures in the entire Angkor complex. Emerging dramatically from the stone…
Listen in the app8The Northern Outer Walls and Khmer Sporting Life
For our final section on the Terrace of the Elephants, we move to the northernmost extremity of the outer walls, nearing the transition to the adjacent Terrace of the Leper King. Here, the artistic narrative takes a surprising…
Listen in the app9Closing
We have reached the northern boundary of the Terrace of the Elephants, standing just steps away from the equally fascinating Terrace of the Leper King. Let us take a moment to look back along the three-hundred-meter expanse we…
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What is Terrace of the Elephants?
Terrace of the Elephants is a place in 앙코르 유적 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 앙코르 유적 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.4458, 103.8586 |
| Last updated |
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