The grand Angkor Thom was the last incredible capital of the Khmer domain and at its peak likely bolstered a populace of one million. Estimating in excess of 10 square km in measure, the strengthened city highlights eight meter high dividers and an enormous channel intended to keep intruders under control while encasing the habitations of clerics, and imperial and military authorities. Inside the city's nook stands Angkor Thom's most vital landmarks, including Bayon, the sanctuary of Baphuon - a pyramidal portrayal of legendary Mt. Meru, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas - a three-layered sanctuary that once would have been finished with a brilliant tower, and the Terrace of Elephants - a monster seeing stand with five docks reaching out towards the Central Square.
There are five section entryways to the city - one confronting every cardinal bearing and a second east-bound passage known as the Victory Gate. Disregarding the gateways are vast towers finished with four immense faces, reminiscent of the stone heads at Bayon sanctuary, pointing every which way. The most ideal approach to approach Angkor Thom is through the south door along the highway that is flanked by 54 overwhelming divine beings and an equivalent number of devils. Perfectly lined in succession occupied with an epic pull of war, the grand statues speak to 'The Churning of the Ocean Milk', a prominent Hindu legend which clarifies the inception of the drink of everlasting status. It's a scene portrayed in various other Angkor sanctuaries including Angkor Wat as a bas-help.
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