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Picture of the day: Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom in 1938

Pascal Medeville by Pascal Medeville
August 18, 2026
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A remarkable ca. 1938 view of the Terrace of the Elephants in Angkor Thom, long before modern tourism transformed the landscape. The weathered Khmer stonework, reflected in the water, gives the ancient monument an almost dreamlike stillness. Seen through the lens of the EFEO, this historic photograph preserves a quieter Angkor, where forest and ruins still seemed inseparable.

The Terrace of the Elephants reflected in a quiet Angkor pool (published in La Revue du Touring Club de France, April 1938)

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Author of the blog Wonders of Cambodia, I share my passion for Cambodia through stories, cultural insights, and personal reflections on the country. I'm also the founder of Simili Consulting, where we provide high-quality, professional translation services to international clients.

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