Ta Prohm Temple Tonle Bati, Takeo Province
Ta Prohm Temple is located at the Tonle Bati resort area in Thnal Taksin Village, Krang Thnong Commune, Bati District, Takeo Province, about 34 kilometers south of Phnom Penh along National Road No. 2. The temple was built in the 12th century and early 13th century, between 1181 and 1201. It is constructed of sandstone and decorated with exquisite carvings. It is similar to Ta Prohm Temple in Siem Reap because it follows the Bayon architectural style during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, the great emperor of the Khmer Empire. The temple compound measures 150 meters in length and 95 meters in width, and the central tower rises to a height of 12 meters. In the central sanctuary, there is a lintel depicting the Buddha entering Nirvana. This sculpture was carved later, in the 16th century, during the reign of King Chan Reachea I. After successfully defeating Champa and restoring Angkor and the homeland to lasting peace, King Jayavarman VII began unifying the nation through peaceful...