Ta Som
The temple of Ta Som is located north east of Angkor Thom and east of Neak Pean. It was built in the 12th century under the reign of King Jayavarman VII. This monument may seem small in terms of size but has prominent historical significance. The temple is in a largely un-restored condition and thus provides visitors an authentic experience. You can still see vast vegetation and trees here. However, in 1998, the temple was included in the restoration program of World Monuments Fund.
The temple structure is accessible from its east entrance. On the lines of other monuments, Ta Som is also enclosed by a moat. It is surrounded by three walls, which are made from laterite. The walls have two sets of gopura with a cross-shaped design. The eastern outer gopura is now overtaken by a sacred fig tree growing through its structure and going deep into the ground. There is a room on each side of the gopura which are adorned with four faces, similar to the Bayon temple. The inner section of the monument contains a sanctuary in the shape of cruciform and each of its arms has a porch surrounded by four corner pavilions. You can also see two small libraries, flanking both the sides of the eastern pathway. Ever since the temple is under the supervision of the World Monuments Fund there have been several rounds of documentation to aid the process of restoration. Owing to the efforts of the restorers, the temple is now accessible from all four sides.
The temple structure is accessible from its east entrance. On the lines of other monuments, Ta Som is also enclosed by a moat. It is surrounded by three walls, which are made from laterite. The walls have two sets of gopura with a cross-shaped design. The eastern outer gopura is now overtaken by a sacred fig tree growing through its structure and going deep into the ground. There is a room on each side of the gopura which are adorned with four faces, similar to the Bayon temple. The inner section of the monument contains a sanctuary in the shape of cruciform and each of its arms has a porch surrounded by four corner pavilions. You can also see two small libraries, flanking both the sides of the eastern pathway. Ever since the temple is under the supervision of the World Monuments Fund there have been several rounds of documentation to aid the process of restoration. Owing to the efforts of the restorers, the temple is now accessible from all four sides.
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