Ta Prohm Temple

Date : Mid 12th/early 13th century Religion: Buddhist, Reign : Jayavarman VII Style : Bayon. Ta Prohm is only rivalled by Beng Melea in terms of recreating the experience of the early explorers who re-discovered Angkor. Its structure is being steadily subsumed by trees, making it very photogenic. Ta Promh is in better condition than Beng Melea, has superior carvings and Is far easier to visit. In its prime, Ta Promh boasted a fabulous wealth of precious stones and gold and controlled the activities of thousands of villages. It was constructed early in Jayavarman VII's extravagant building programme and was dedicated to his mother. Clearance work has been thoughtfully undertaken at the temple so as not to harm Ta Promh's mystical ambience. Visitor's limited by time should make every effort to see -c 'a Promh