The front view of the elephant terrace. This long terrace at the heart of Angkor Thom, looking over the Royal Square, was the foundation for royal reception pavillions; the carvings of elephants along its walls give it its modern name.
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The 350m long Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant viewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. As you stand here, try to imagine the pomp and grandeur of Khmer empire at its height, with infantry, cavalry,horse-drawn chariots and elephants parading across Central Sq in a colourful procession, pennants and standard aloft.
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