Hello, Welcome to Travel with Suri. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cambodia,
because of its fascinating gigantic trees that have grown out of its temples.
This site gained greater prominence after it was used as a location in the Hollywood
movie 'Tomb Raider'. Its scenery of abandoned ancient temples that are
entangled by colossal tree roots is quite enchanting. Welcome to Ta Prohm, Cambodia.
Ta Prohm is currently under stabilization and restoration by an
Indian team of archaeologists working with their Cambodian counterparts.
Ta Phrom was built during the 12th century by king Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist temple
while all other temples in the Angkor region have been devoted to lord Vishnu.
Look at this tree, the large roots of this tree that crawled at the center of
the temple seems like something you will see in fantasy movies.
It is amazing how the roof was able to hold its weight.
Even though the temple was destroyed very much by Siamese before,
Ta Prohm was left much when it was found. The layout of the site is
relatively simple - a typical Khmer temple consisting of number of one story buildings.
Having been swallowed by jungle many centuries ago, the interior temple has continued to be
inhabited by big trees. The interior temple used to be the house of many people of royal families.
Not surprisingly when you don't follow the route,
Ta Prohm is a bit maze-like and it might become difficult to remember where you have been.
It took some time before we got our chance to get a picture of the most
popular section of the temple, Yes "Tomb Raider" was shot here.
The tree at Ta Prohm has striking white roots that are much thinner and finer than other
trees around. It does look very much like spiders being spun over the temple door to cover it up.
The tree does bring in a lot of tourists to the site,
but a happy side of it is that it makes restoration works here a top priority.
This is also one of the more lush temples in Angkor park
with vegetation growing every way they please.
It does give the feeling like you are deep in the
jungle though you are only 25 minutes ride away from Siam Reap, Cambodia.
Even if Ta Prohm did not have the famous tree Tomb Raider, Ta Prohm should be on your priority list
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