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Ta Prohm is a late 12th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located in the Angkor complex in Cambodia. It was commissioned by King Jayavarman VII and originally named Rajavihara. The site is distinguished by its state of deliberate semi-ruin, featuring massive fig and silk-cotton tree roots growing over and through the stone structures. Unlike many other monuments in the region, it has been left largely unrestored to maintain this atmospheric appearance, making it highly popular with tourists.
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Where is Ta Prohm Temple located?
Ta Prohm is a late 12th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located within the Angkor complex in Cambodia. It was founded by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII.
Why are there trees growing out of the Ta Prohm temple?
The site is distinguished by its state of deliberate semi-ruin, featuring massive fig and silk-cotton trees growing directly through the stone structures. Archaeologists intentionally left the trees in place to showcase the battle between nature and architecture.
Was Ta Prohm used as a filming location for a movie?
Yes, the temple was famously used as a shooting location for the 2001 film 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' starring Angelina Jolie. This brought the ruins massive international attention.
What was Ta Prohm originally called?
When it was built by King Jayavarman VII in the 1180s, it was originally named Rajavihara, meaning the 'Monastery of the King'. It was dedicated to his mother.
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