Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm is an old temple in Cambodia, part of a big place called Angkor. It shows how nature and buildings can mix in an amazing way. People built it around the late 1100s and early 1200s. Lots of folks know about it because it's so pretty and special.
Huge trees grow all over the temple walls and buildings. These trees, mostly silk-cotton and strangler figs, make the temple look almost magical. The sight of their big roots on the ancient stone walls is why lots of people love to visit and take pictures.
The temple is built in a really impressive way. It's made in an old style of architecture called Khmer. The walls still have really neat and detailed carvings, although it is very old and some of the pieces have fallen down. They show stories from the Hindu religion and have fancy stone carvings that tell us about the old Khmer way of making art.
Walking around Ta Prohm feels like going back in time. There are small paths leading to secret places with no one around. Sunlight through the trees makes shadows on the mossy stones, making it feel mysterious and amazing.
People want to keep the old parts safe while letting nature be there too. They've fixed some parts to make sure the temple stays strong and looks pretty with all the plants. They want to keep a balance between people fixing things and the jungle growing.
As one of the best Buddhist temples in Cambodia, Ta Prohm became even more famous after being in movies like "Tomb Raider." That made more people interested, and now, lots of visitors come from everywhere. Ta Prohm is like a symbol showing how humans and nature can be friends. It's so pretty and mixed with the jungle that it's a special place for everyone who comes to see it.
Address: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Website: https://apsaraauthority.gov.kh/2021/08/12/ta-prohm/
Open hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Ticket: $37
