Ta Phrom
Ta Phrom was built in the late 12th century by Jayavarman VII as a
shrine to his mother and is another must for anyone coming to Siem
Reap. As a monastery there were nearly three thousand priests here
including eighteen high priests. Ta Prohm is unforgettable due to the
massive trees that were left here intentionally by the archeologists
working on the site. While clearing back the forest it was decided to
leave them in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discovers
found it and other temples. Many of the trees have grown around and
through the remains, and soar high above the temple. This temple, along
with those of the Bayon and Angkor Thom form the core of any visit to
Siem Reap.
