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02-Mar-2017 Charlene Ambrose

Iconic Tree of Ta Prohm

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Khmer King Jayavarman VII built Ta Prohm Temple in 1189. It was named Rajaviraha first. There are mentions in historical records that: King Jayavarman VII ordered to create 260 walls, 39 towers, 566 clusters of stone houses, and 286 houses with bricks. Around 79,365 people from 3140 villages served the temple.
During 15th century, after the Siamese Cambodian war, Khmer rule ended in Siem Reap. With the exit of Khmer people the temple slipped into a state of oblivion. It was discovered again in 1860 by Herri Mouhot, a French botanist. In these 3 centuries of neglect, a species of Ficus, the Giant Strangler Fig trees took control of the temple. Since the temple is made with no mortar, the loose stones enabled the quick spread of roots. In year 1992 the whole territory of Angkor was taken under the protection of UNESCO.
I didn't see Lara, he Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie, but I think this is one of the temple shots seen in the movie.


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Dan Greenberg01-Aug-2019 23:21
One of the best pictures I've see of it. I love the warm colors and great textuers. ~BV~
Dave Petersen Photography01-Aug-2019 14:15
A superb capture of this amazing location. Wonderful clarity with the scattered lighting. VV
Gill Kopy01-Aug-2019 04:12
Great shot - this tree sure does look in full control of the temple - would make great movie material. V
Zeeby30-Jul-2019 20:38
A very famous view superbly captured! V
bill friedlander30-Jul-2019 15:02
Wow! An unbelievable sight. V
Paco López30-Jul-2019 04:16
Spectacular! V!
Bill Miller29-Jul-2019 23:19
That really is impressive and so unusual
Martin Lamoon29-Jul-2019 21:34
Excellent shot of this amazing place.
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marie-jose wolff29-Jul-2019 21:25
fantastic image! V
Ton T.29-Jul-2019 19:33
This looks alien! Unbelievable! V
John Reynolds LRPS29-Jul-2019 17:18
An amazing sight. V.
Don Mottershead29-Jul-2019 17:10
An amazing sight. Excellent photo. V
Zoltán Balogh29-Jul-2019 15:52
Really intriguing and very impressive! V
Jeff Real29-Jul-2019 15:28
The subject is just incredible.
I love the look of your amazing image!
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Walter Otto Koenig29-Jul-2019 13:42
Ana amazing sight. Very nice lighting and tones. "V"
Graeme29-Jul-2019 10:10
Absolutely fascinating scene, Charlene.V!!
joseantonio29-Jul-2019 04:17
that huge tree seems to be part of the building.V.
Neil Marcus29-Jul-2019 03:46
Almost an impossible event. Well recorded for us to view. "V"
Helen Betts29-Jul-2019 03:44
Beautiful capture of the temple, and those tree roots are simply amazing. V.
Fong Lam29-Jul-2019 02:25
Amazing to see those gigantic roots entangle the walls of the temple...great shot! V
globalgadabout29-Jul-2019 01:11
certainly Lara Croft checked out Ta Prohm...love your shot with the fine comp and dappled light..
Jim Coffman29-Jul-2019 01:04
I would love to go there! Fantastic image, Charlene!
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