Ta Promh is one of Angkor's most famous temples. Situated to the east of Angkor Thom this temple has been engulfed by trees.

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Ta Promh is one of Angkor s most famous temples Situated to the east of Angkor Thom this temple is a testement to the jungle surrounding it Many collapses have taken place and the enormous kapok trees of the encroaching jungle has engulfed many of it s walls Known as the original Tomb Raider temple it was famously used as a set for the film of the same name Constructed by Jayavarman VII in 1186 Ta Promh was a Buddhist monastery which was home to 12 000 people A further 80 000 people were employed locally to service the temple and it s inhabitants

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Ta Promh, Siem Riep, Cambodia
Photo credit: © Michael Kemp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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