Cambodia | Angkor Thom | Terrace of the Leper King | Dec 2009
The small platform that is the Terrace of the Leper King dates back from the late 12th century. The exact function of this terrace, which appears to be an extension of the Terrace of the Elephants, is not clear. It was probably used either for royal receptions or cremations.
Read MoreOpposite the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King is the Prasat Suor Prat. These are twelve nearly identical laterite and sandstone towers. The towers do not display the classic Bayon-style characteristics. It has been argued that they may be post-Bayon or perhaps much earlier, as early as 11th century.