Ta Prohm

One of the major temples of Jayavarman VII, Ta Prohm was actually a temple monastery. The complexity of Ta Prohm is increased by its partly collapsed state. The temple has been chosen to remain in its original state as an example of how Angkor looked on its discovery in the late 19th century. As you can see in the pictures, silk-cotton and strangler fig trees, grow over and around a lot of the temple. While providing support to the temple, the tree roots also dig into the structure. However the amount of trees intertwined in the structures amaze each visitor who wanders through the temple.

The movie "Tomb Raider" with Angelina Jolie was partially filmed at this temple complex.

Ta Prohm was built late 12th to 13th centuries.