Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Angkor Thom

A fortified city north of Angkor Wat. At its height, it was believe that Angkor Thom had a population of 1 million people. The city has 5 gates that are decorated with elephant trunks and topped by four giant faces, facing every direction. The Bayon and some other major temples are located inside Angkor Thom.


The South Gate

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