Ta Prohm Temple, located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is one of the most iconic sites within the Angkor Archaeological Park. Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, it was originally dedicated to his mother and served as a Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike many other Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left largely unrestored, with giant roots of ancient silk-cotton and strangler fig trees weaving through its stone structures, giving it a mesmerizing, otherworldly feel. This intentional decision to maintain its “natural” state highlighted the interplay between artificial and natural forces. One fascinating fact is that Ta Prohm appeared in the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, making it a globally recognized symbol of mystery and adventure. Thanks to javireina86, who took a penguin stone on his adventure, you can now find one hiding in its ruins.
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