Terrace of the Elephants at Angkor Wat - A Giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall

The Terrace of the Elephants is a striking architectural feature located within the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century as a part of his palace complex. The terrace is approximately 300 meters long and two and a half meters tall. It is made of sandstone and features intricate carvings of elephants, garudas (a mythical bird-like creature), and other mythological creatures. The elephants are depicted in relief, with their trunks reaching down to the ground, and their tusks decorated with garlands of flowers. The terrace also includes various other ornate carvings, including images of dancers, warriors, and musicians. The Terrace of the Elephants is thought to have served as a viewing platform for royal ceremonies and parades. It was also used as a base for the king to address his troops before going to battle. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction within the Angkor Archaeological Park and is considered one of the most impressive examples of Khmer architecture and art.

The Terrace of the Elephants is a striking architectural feature located within the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century as a part of his palace complex.

The terrace is approximately 300 meters long and two and a half meters tall. It is made of sandstone and features intricate carvings of elephants, garudas (a mythical bird-like creature), and other mythological creatures. The elephants are depicted in relief, with their trunks reaching down to the ground, and their tusks decorated with garlands of flowers. The terrace also includes various other ornate carvings, including images of dancers, warriors, and musicians.

The Terrace of the Elephants is thought to have served as a viewing platform for royal ceremonies and parades. It was also used as a base for the king to address his troops before going to battle. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction within the Angkor Archaeological Park and is considered one of the most impressive examples of Khmer architecture and art.


The Terrace of the Elephants is an important architectural and cultural site within the Angkor Archaeological Park. It was built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, who ruled from 1181 to 1218 AD, and served as a platform for royal ceremonies and parades.

The terrace is not just a decorative element of the palace complex, but it also has symbolic and political significance. The carvings on the terrace depict elephants, which were a symbol of royal power and strength in the Khmer Empire. The garudas, which are also prominently featured on the terrace, are mythical creatures that are believed to represent the Hindu god Vishnu, whom Jayavarman VII considered his patron deity.

The Terrace of the Elephants was also a strategic location from which the king could address his troops before going to battle, making it an important military site as well.

Today, the Terrace of the Elephants is a popular tourist attraction and is considered an important example of Khmer architecture and art. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the other temples and monuments within the Angkor Archaeological Park.

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