Angkor Thom City

Angkor Thom City

Angkor Thom  is a large fortified city in Cambodia that served as the capital of the Khmer Empire from the late 12th century to the early 15th century. It was built by King Jayavarman VII, who is considered one of the greatest rulers of Khmer history. Angkor Thom...
Elephant Terrace

Elephant Terrace

The Elephants terrace is a part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, is a ruined temple complex in Angkor area. The Elephant terrace was used by the Khmer king Jayavarman VII as a platform from which to view his victorious returning army. It was connected to the palace...
Baphuon Temple

Baphuon Temple

Baphoun Temple was built in the mid-11th century, there is a three-tiered temple mountain. It was built as the state temple by Udayadityavarman II and was dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. It is the archetype of the Baphuon style with intricate carvings covering every...
Bayon Temple

Bayon Temple

The Bayon temple was built by Khmer king in 12th century in the heart of Angkor Thom city and the only Angkorian state temple to be built primarily to worship Buddhist deities, though a great number of minor and local deities were also encompassed as representatives...