Angkor - Tonle Om Gate also called 'the south gate of Angkor Thom' is a very famous spot within Angkor Archeological Park.
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| Naga Balustrade |
Approaching Angkor Thom you are first met by the grand causeway that crosses the 100 m wide moat which is flanked on either side by a Naga balustrade beginning with a massive stone carving of a seven-headed Naga (mythical serpent) being held by a multi-armed and multi-headed giant.
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| Multi-headed Giant |
On each side, there are 54 stone giants pulling on the body of the Naga serpent.
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| Tonle Om Gate |
The Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, or Tonle Om Gate, is one of the five ancient gates dated to the 12th century providing access through the 8m high laterite walls of Angkor Thom. The South Gate features the best restored causeway, recreating the awe-inspiring effect that surely must have been one of the original intentions of its ancient master architects.
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| cars driving through narrow gate |
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