Ta Prohm
| Ta Prohm | |
|---|---|
| Khmer name | ប្រាសាទតាព្រហ្ម |
| Also known as | Rajavihara |
| Site type | Temple |
| Location | Siem Reap Province |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Subjects | Religion & Spiritual Life |
Ta Prohm is a temple in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. (Wikipedia)
History
Jayavarman VII founded Rajavihara in 1186 as part of a major construction and public-works program, in honour of his family. It was abandoned and neglected for centuries after the fall of the Khmer Empire in the 15th century. Conservation and restoration began in the early 20th century, and the temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992. (Wikipedia)
Significance
Ta Prohm was founded as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and center of learning dedicated to Jayavarman VII's mother, and its main image represents Prajnaparamita, the personification of wisdom, modeled on the king's mother. Its trees growing out of the ruins and jungle surroundings have made it one of the most popular temples with visitors, and it is known for its depiction in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). (Wikipedia)
Stewardship
The conservation and restoration of Ta Prohm is a partnership project of the Archaeological Survey of India and the APSARA (Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem Reap). UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992. (Wikipedia)
Visiting
Access today is only possible from the east and west. Wooden walkways, platforms, and roped railings were installed around the site to protect the monument from further damage from tourists. (Wikipedia)