Angkor thom
the site of the ruined capital city of the Khmer empire, at Angkor.
Historical Examples
The Siamese captured Angkor Thom in 1313, 1351 and 1420 but did not on any occasion hold it for long.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3) Charles Eliot
These four-headed columns are found on the gates of Angkor Thom as well as in the Bayon and are singularly impressive.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3) Charles Eliot
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