The Terrace of The Elephants (which apparently the same in Khmer) was the terraced and foundation of the palace of King Jayavarman VII and part of the royal palace of Phimeanakas. The palace, being of organic materials, has almost completely disappeared; only the terrace remains.
From this terrace, the King reviewed his victorious armies and made public proclamations.
The terrace runs 350 m (almost 1150 ft) with elephants and their mahouts.
The terrace also includes warriors and dancers:
Sadly, elephants in Cambodia have had their numbers reduced to 400-600.
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