Ta Prohm, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Taken with Nikon D60, dated May 2009

Originally called Rajavihara ("royal temple"), today known as Ta Prohm ("ancestor Brahma"), is locating southwest of the East Mebon and east of Angkor Thom. Construction on Ta Prohm began in 1186 AD, about in mid-12th to early 13th century, by the King Jayavarman VII. Ta Prohm was a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of King Jayavarman VII replica to Bayon style of art.


Taken with Nikon D60, dated May 2009

Unlike most of the temples of Angkor, Ta Prohm has been left untouched by archaeologists as they found and largely left to the clutches of the living jungle. The gigantic roots of fig, banyan and kepok trees appear like giant octopus legs as they slowly entangle large buildings from the towers to corridors. It is offering some of the best "tree-in-temple" photo opportunities at Angkor.


Taken with Nikon D60, dated May 2009