Ta Som

Temples of Angkor


Standing to the east of Preah Neak Poan, Ta Som is one of the late-12th-century Buddhist temples of prolific builder Jayavarman VII. The most impressive feature at Ta Som is the huge tree completely overwhelming the eastern gopura, which provides one of the most popular photo opportunities in the Angkor area.


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