Ta Prohm — Cambodia Encyclopedia
The "Tomb Raider temple" where massive silk-cotton trees have consumed ancient stone walls. Left largely unrestored to show the power of nature.
Ta Prohm
The "Tomb Raider temple" where massive silk-cotton trees have consumed ancient stone walls. Left largely unrestored to show the power of nature.
The atmospheric "Tomb Raider temple" where massive silk-cotton and strangler fig trees dramatically engulf ancient stone walls.
Highlights
- •Giant tree roots growing over walls
- •Tomb Raider filming location
- •"Crocodile Tree" root formation
- •Hall of Dancers apsara gallery
- •Atmospheric narrow corridors
- •Photo-op with tree-root doorways
Quick Facts
Built: 1186
Builder: Jayavarman VII
Famous for: Tree roots on ruins
Century built: 1186
Built by: King Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Entry fee: Angkor Pass
Time needed: 1–2 hours
Best time: Nov–Mar
Nearby & Related
Angkor WatBanteay KdeiSrah Srang
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Details drawn from our Cambodia temples database.
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