Ta Prohm....this mystical Temples deserves a post to itself . This mysterious temple stole our hearts. The feeling walking around this magical place on dusk was truly indescribable and one I will never forget. Some of the movie 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider' was made here and the single large tree in these pics is called 'The Tomb Raider Tree'. I can see why Angelina Jolie is so taken with this place. Ta Prohm is the modern name of the temple and it is built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and originally called
Rajavihara . Located approximately one kilometre east of Angkor Thom. It was built under the rule of Jayavarman VII. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in much the same condition in which it was found: 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 and truly a special place.
Sunrise/sunset
Ta Prohm Temple - The sunrise is not the focus of this temple. The magical atmosphere is. With almost no one around and with the giant trees towering above, it's as if you've journeyed back in time to that ancient Angkorian period. Watching the morning unfold at Ta Prohm is just amazing.
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