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Ta Prohm is a 12th century temple located near Siem Reap, Cambodia that was originally built as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery dedicated to King Jayavarman VII's mother. It has been abandoned and reclaimed by the jungle since the 15th century. The temple is known for the trees that have grown out of its walls and roots.

It was featured in the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider which has led to it being nicknamed the “Tomb Raider Temple”.

The layout includes multiple enclosures surrounding a central sanctuary. Carvings depict Buddhist scenes and deities, though many are now eroded.

Despite restoration efforts, parts of the temple are still being reclaimed by the surrounding forest.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I’ve been there! I agree with the previous commenter that this is a very selective shot, but being there does make you feel like Lara Croft for a second.

But if that doesn’t satisfy you there are lots of other temples in the complex that are more genuinely secluded, where there aren’t people looking for a photo op right behind you. Angkor Wot has more than a hundred ruined temples.