Ta Prohm is a marvellous temple left predominantly as it was found, in dense jungle.

Due to the decision to leave the temple as much as it was found, it has now become one of the most popular temples to visit. The dramatic sight of trees growing out of the temple ruins are world famous and used as the backdrop of Lara Croft’s Tombraider.

Ta Prohm was constructed during the 12th and 13th century and was built in the same style as Bayon by king Jayavarman VII. It is located approximately 1 km east of Angkor Thom and borders the Eastern Baray on the south end.

Ta Prohm served as a monastery and university during the mighty Khmer Empire, but was soon abandoned after the Khmer Empire fell. It is said that on the peak of the Khmer Empire, more than 12.500 people lived in Ta Prohm and more than 80.000 people lived outside the city walls.