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Photo: Ta Prohm
Unlike other temples
in Angkor, Ta Prohm, built using Bayon design, is surrounded by
thick layers of jungle and
this place is one of the major tourist
attraction in the Angkor area. It
is one of the largest temples and also one of
the most attractive
temples in Angkor. It was built by King Jayavarman VII from the mid-12th century to the
early 13th century. Its location is at
the eastern section of Angkor Thom and on the
southern part of East Baray. It is recognizable
by visitors because of the trees growing out of
the ruins and the roots of the silk cotton tree
covering its wall. Ta Prohm has the basic Khmer
temple design with five rectangular enclosing
walls around a central sanctuary and it is
oriented to the east.
This temple was
dedicated to Buddhism and has become a 'must
visit' temple on visitors' itinerary. Inside
this tree roots covered monument are a maze of
narrow corridors and crumbling stonework. Movies
such as Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, and Two
Brothers have been filmed here.
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