Victory Gate is one the gates into the ancient town of Angkor Thom. Of the five gates, this is the 2nd most visited. The gate can be reached at the end of the Royal Road that extends from the compound of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom, near to the Terrace of Elephants, past the Prasat Suor Prat towers, and then eastwards toward Chau Say Tevoda. Victory Gate Highlights include the marvelous carved heads (Gopuras) leading up Victory Way to the gate, and the similar carved faces which make up the head of the gate, which are representations of both Gods and Demons, facing in the four cardinal directions.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Victory Gate
Victory Gate is one the gates into the ancient town of Angkor Thom. Of the five gates, this is the 2nd most visited. The gate can be reached at the end of the Royal Road that extends from the compound of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom, near to the Terrace of Elephants, past the Prasat Suor Prat towers, and then eastwards toward Chau Say Tevoda. Victory Gate Highlights include the marvelous carved heads (Gopuras) leading up Victory Way to the gate, and the similar carved faces which make up the head of the gate, which are representations of both Gods and Demons, facing in the four cardinal directions.
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