Other Major Temples Around Angkor
Most people think of Angkor and they think: Angkor Wat, the largest and most famous temple complex. However, the landscape around the present day city of Siem Riep is dotted with ancient temple complexes. Here are just a few of my favorite.
Ta Prohm is now most recognized from the movie “Tomb Raider” and was built by Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. This complex has not been restored and has seemingly been left to its’ own fate, being swallowed by the surrounding jungle.
Ta Som is another small temple complex, dedicated to the father of Jayavarman VII. This temple has not been restored, so it too is slowly disappearing beneath the trees.
Preah Khan, another large temple of the late 12th century, has some very well preserved sections, but it too has succumbed, in part, to the jungle.
Banteai Srei is a very small gem and is considered to be the pinnacle of Angkorian art. It was completed by Jayavarman V in 968 AD and features beautiful carvings in pink sandstone.
Ta Prohm is now most recognized from the movie “Tomb Raider” and was built by Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. This complex has not been restored and has seemingly been left to its’ own fate, being swallowed by the surrounding jungle.
Ta Som is another small temple complex, dedicated to the father of Jayavarman VII. This temple has not been restored, so it too is slowly disappearing beneath the trees.
Preah Khan, another large temple of the late 12th century, has some very well preserved sections, but it too has succumbed, in part, to the jungle.
Banteai Srei is a very small gem and is considered to be the pinnacle of Angkorian art. It was completed by Jayavarman V in 968 AD and features beautiful carvings in pink sandstone.
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According to me, the Ta Som is one of the most beautiful spot of Angkor Wat. I just love how the trees and the temple melt together in a so natural way!
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