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Ta Prohm

Ta Prohm is the modern name for the temple at Angkor. There are 72 major temples in the Angkor area, located in Cambodia in the Siem Reap province. The Ta Prohm Temple was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The temple became a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university, which was founded by the Khmer King, Jayavarman VII, who dedicated Ta Prohm to his mother. Ta Prohm is a traditional Khmer structure consisting of a series of gradually smaller enclosures, with the center tower connecting the smaller towers through passageways. The site was home to more than 12,500 people in the late 12th century, with a population of 800,000 in the surrounding villages. The temple was modified after King Jayavarman VII’s death and later modified by Hindu and Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their religious beliefs. The temple was abandoned after the fall of the Khmer Empire in the 17th century. Restoration to conserve the temples of Angkor began in the early 21st century, but it was decided that Ta Prohm would be left in its ruined state. The jungle surrounding the temple merged with the ruins, giving it a new overall appeal to the tourists who frequent the temple. Although the ruins are bound by massive roots from the fig, silk-cotton, and kapok trees, the area was stabilized to make the temple accessible to tourists, which was necessary since Ta Prohm is Angkor’s most visited temple. Ta Prohm was inscribed by UNESCO and placed on the World Heritage list in 1992. The temple includes 260 statues of gods, 39 towers with pinnacles, and 566 different residences. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was filmed there.

Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia

Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia

Nature taking over at the ancient ruins of Ta Prohm, Cambodia.

Learn About the Abandoned Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia

Located in the vast and majestic Angkor archaeological complex in Cambodia, lies the abandoned Ta Prohm Temple, a sight that evokes a sense of awe and wonder. This temple, built in the late 12th and early 13th century, was once a flourishing Buddhist monastery and educational institution. However, through centuries of neglect and natural forces, it was left to be consumed by the surrounding jungle, giving it a hauntingly beautiful appearance.

https://mentalitch.com/learn-about-the-abandoned-ta-prohm-temple-in-cambodia/

Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia

Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia

Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia

Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia

by jeffiebrown on Flickr.Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.

New Discoveries at Ta Prohm Temple by ANA Team

ANA and ASI uncover 100 laterite pieces at Ta Prohm, advancing restoration and study of the temple's foundation and ancient construction techniques.

via Khmer Times, 08 February 2024: The Apsara National Authority and the Archaeological Survey of India have made significant progress in the restoration of Ta Prohm temple’s Southern Gate in Angkor Archaeological Park, uncovering nearly 100 pieces of laterite and assessing the gate’s foundation. The Apsara National Authority (ANA), the state agency in charge of managing the Angkor Archaeological…

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by jeffiebrown on Flickr.Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.

by jeffiebrown on Flickr.Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.

by jeffiebrown on Flickr.Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.