ANGKOR THOM TEMPLE – Delight in the detail of Angkor’s ancient capital

ANGKOR THOM TEMPLE – Delight in the detail of Angkor’s ancient capital

Angkor Thom Established in the late twelfth century to early thirtieth century by king Jayavarman VII, is now a very popular tour its spot This site some 9 square km in extent, is situated 1.7 Km north of the Angkor Wat It was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire built by Angkor’s greatest king Jayavarman VII (Ruled 1181-1201) Within this fortified city are several monuments from earlier eras as those established by Jayavarman and his successors.
Centered on Baphuon, Angkor Thom enclosed by a square wall 8m high and 12km in length and protected by a surrounding moat 100m wide which was said to be infested with hundreds of ferocious and two in the east wall in front of each gate stand giant statues of 54 gods (to the left of the causeway) and 54 demons (To the right of the causeway), a motif taken from the story of the Churning of the at Angkor Wat. In the center of the Walled enclosure are the city’s most important monuments, including the Bayon, the Baphuon, the Royal Enclosure, Phimean Akas and the Terrace of Elephants.

Angkor Thom Also call “Prasat Bayon” which is attract many tourism around world every year. people come to see it because it is one of the wonder in the world, and have a chance to visit another temple around Angkor Thom. Also, with a warm welcome with the smile from people who live in Siem Reap, they provide the good services for tourism. while visit Angkor Thom, you can rent a bicycle in Siem Reap which is cost just only 1 dollar per day, and go on the way to angkor wat and then go pass to Angkor Thom, which take around 15 minutes. you will beautiful road, and other temple before go to Angkor thom.