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Leaving the Baphuon ...
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A row of 12 identical towers line the east side of the royal square. However, it is uncertain what they were used for.
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The Elephant Terrace stretches 300 m along the west side of the royal square. This was the place to watch royal receptions.
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An entrance from the Elephant Terrace leads to the Phimeanakas, or the royal palace. Dating from as early as the late 10th century, the pyramid structure rises 3 levels of 12m each.
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Being dry season, the ponds were a bit dried up.
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The Leper King Terrace is carved with many mythological scenes. Some of these are hidden so you need to access the trench via a narrow entrance
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Angkor is a historical attraction. This market next to the terrace is one of very few shopping areas in the whole archaeological park.
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Gates such as this one mark the grand entrance into Angkor Thom.
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