Ta Prohm, Nature's embrace of ancient ruins

Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Wat

Indians respect the coexistence of big trees and temples

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Introduction

Ta Prohm Temple, also known as Ta Phrom Temple, was built in 1186 AD and is a large stone Buddhist temple located east of Angkor Wat, and one of the main buildings in the Angkor ruins. It was built by King Jayavarman VII to commemorate his mother and is also known as the "Mother Temple". The temple's architecture includes red sandstone interior corridors, a lotus-shaped east tower, an enclosed courtyard, and narrow arched corridors. However, due to long-term neglect, many corridors are now closed, and the temple is quite deserted. There are four libraries in the corners, and the central hall is built of blue stone and is 10 meters long and 9 meters wide. Due to a lack of maintenance, the temple has been overrun by the jungle, with many tall tropical trees growing through the stones, some of which support the temple's crumbling walls. However, this twisted and tangled vegetation has become a unique scenery of Ta Prohm, showcasing the power and beauty of nature. As the roots are tightly intertwined with the temple, protecting the relics has become extremely difficult. Although the jungle may one day completely swallow the temple, for now, we can still appreciate the mysterious combination of towering ancient trees and the temple, and marvel at the interweaving and coexistence of culture and nature.

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