89. Ta Prohm, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia

            Ta Prohm (originally called Rajavihara), a Mahayana Buddhist temple, was built in the late 12th/early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII to honour his mother. It was built without mortar and, after it was abandoned, trees took root in the loosened stones.  The trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it the most popular temple in the surrounding area. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. Restoration of the temple was initially initiated in the 20th century, but it was decided soon after to leave it largely as found as it was picturesque.  However, work has (and is still being) carried out to stabilise the ruins by the Archeological Survey of India, International Coordinating Committee of Angkor and APSARA (Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem Reap) since 2003.

The temple was featured in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) starring Angelina Jolie.

Taken on: November 16, 2023

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Cambodia

Kâmpŭchéa

ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា

Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchéa

Ta Prohm

ប្រាសាទតាព្រហ្ម

Mahayana Buddhist Temple

Khmer

ខ្មែរ

Krong Siem Reap

Siem Reap

ក្រុងសៀមរាប

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Architecture

Temple Ruins

King Jayavarman VII

Rajavihara

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