Along the eastern enclosure of the Royal Palace grounds containing the Phimeanakas is the Elephant Terrace. This was the reviewing platform for King Jayavarman VII to watch parades, public events and welcome back his victorious soldiers. The nearly ten foot high wall is decorated with bas-reliefs such as these elephants portrayed in battle. Other elephant carvings show them being led by their mahouts (trainers). More carving themes include garudas, warriors with lion heads plus scenes from sporting events.
