TheTerrace of the Elephants (Khmer:ព្រះលានជល់ដំរី) is part of the walled city ofAngkor Thom, a ruined temple complex inCambodia.
The terrace was used byAngkor's kingJayavarman VII as a platform from which to view his victorious returning army.[1] It was attached to the palace ofPhimeanakas (Khmer:ប្រាសាទភិមានអាកាស), of which only a few ruins remain. Most of the original structure was made of organic material and has long since disappeared. Most of what remains are the foundation platforms of the complex. The terrace is named for the carvings ofelephants on its eastern face.
The 350 meter-long Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. It has fiveoutworks extending towards the Central Square-three in the centre and one at each end. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life sizegaruda andlions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade ofelephants complete with their Khmermahouts.[2]
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