Elephant Sculptures - Angkor, Cambodia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 13° 26.794 E 103° 55.244
48P E 383169 N 1486776
Two-meter high freestanding stone elephants at corners of the first and second tiers of the East Mebon temple in Angkor.
Waymark Code: WMEEAW
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 05/15/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The East Mebon is a 10th Century temple built during the reign of King Rajendravarman. It stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir. It was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and honors the parents of the king.

East Mebon temple is guarded by perfectly carved stone figures of harnessed elephants, many of which are still in a very good state of preservation. There are eight of them.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Elephant Sculptures

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Materials used: Stone

Location: East Mebon temple, Angkor
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