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North Gopura of Angkor Thom (26 February, 2006)
The North Gopura is the northern entrance to the ancient city of Angkor Thom. It is more often used as an exit than an entrance by visitors to Angkor who are doing the Grand Circuit route. The first ruin they would come across upon leaving the North Gopura is the temple of Preah Khan.
The North Gopura is quite well restored. However, most of the statues of the gods and demons are already missing. On either side of the entrance are statues of the three-headed elephant Airavata (similar to Erawan in Thai) plucking lotus. Airavata is the mount of the Hindu deity Indra.
Getting there
North Gopura of Angkor Thom is located about 1 km west of Ta Keo.
North Gopura of Angkor Thom, as seen from the side (26 February, 2006)
