"The Leper King actually referred to the King Jayavarman VII himself. Some legend told us that the king have contracted leprosy but not much writing can confirmed it ... "
TERRACE OF THE LEPER KING
King Yama's statue- Previously mistaken as the Leper King as discoloration and moss growing on the statue reminiscent a person with leprosy. King Yama is the God of the Underworld in Hindu - passing judgement before the followers being decide into Heaven or Hell.
- The original statue has been kept in the Phnom Penh National Museum.
From left : nice carvings inside the maze; the entrance / exit of the terrace's maze.
TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS
It was named like this due to it's fabulous bas-relief of near-life-sized elephants on the eastern site. This rise platform was attached to the palace of Phimeanakas - only its foundation remained till now as it used organic material. It used by King Jayavarman VII to view his victorious returning army.
From left : the elephant that shown in their hunting position; three-headed elephant - this platform also used for the king's grand audience hall.
From left : maze at the terrace; five-headed horses from Buddha's sculpture.
From left : raised platform of Terrace of the Elephants - foundation of King Jayavarman VII's palace; over view the Prasat Suor Prat from the platform.
PRASAT SUOR PRAT
It's a series of twelve towers opposite the Terrace of the Elephants in Angkor Thom. Its also known as 'Towers of the Tightrope Walkers' and their original purpose unknown. Dara told me that some legend mention that these towers were meant to settle arguments. "They need to sit inside the tower till one of them became ill - showed that they've been punished on their wrongdoings." explained Dara.
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