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Buddhas in a row on the roadside

Elephant Terrace at Angkor Wat, Cambodia

May 18th 2008
Geo: 13.4691, 104.041Just under 1000 feet long, the Elephant Terrace is made of carved sandstone; the stairways are butted with three-headed elephants. The bas-reliefs of the Elephant Terrace, depict hunting scenes and sporting events, including wrestling, chariot races, and a game that, though popular today in Europe, originated in Asia - polo!The terrace was used by Angkor's king Jaya ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

Cambodian Flag Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more
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