Ta Prohm (Ancestor Brahma) is a Khmer temple approximately 1km east of the old Angkorian capitol Angkor Thom. Founded by the King Javaraman VII in the late 12th century, the temple was built as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university dedicated to the mother of King. The beauty of this temple lies in the fact that it has been left in the same condition as it was found, showing the dynamic interaction between nature and man made art.
Because of its natural state, visitors are able to experience the wonders of discovering a real ruin like early explorers did in the nineteenth century. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors.
This was the site where the first Tomb Raider movie was filmed.
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