Angkor Archaeological Park, Krong Siem Reap 17000, CambodiaMap
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Ta Som is one of the secondary type temples in Angkor. Still very impressive on its own, but tends to be skipped by many people. Go right through to the back to see a Ta Phrom type tree holding up the temple.
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Tasun Temple is a small temple located on the east side of Longpan Shui Pond, surrounded by Kapok trees (that is, snake trees). Although it is seriously damaged, the scene of the east pagoda gate entangled with ancient trees and the vivid reliefs of goddesses in the temple are still impressive. deep impression. Like Ta Prohm Temple, it is also one of the main filming locations for the movie "Tomb Raider", but it will be much quieter in comparison. Regarding the origin of this temple, some people say that it was built by Jayavarman VII to worship the general Tasun who defeated the Cham invasion, and some people say that it was to commemorate the king's father, but it is now unknown. There is an entrance on the east and west sides of the temple, which is a cross-shaped stone pagoda gate. The stone pagoda is engraved with Buddha faces on all sides, similar to the four-faced Buddha on the gate of Tongwang City. Among them, the porch of the east entrance is wrapped by huge tree roots, as if being swallowed, which is a major feature of Tasun Temple. At the west entrance, you can see the carvings of figures above the doorway. Some people speculate that it is General Tarson. Entering from the pagoda gate, there is a monastery composed of laterite and sandstone corridors. There are two Tibetan scripture pavilions in the cluttered stone piles. In the center is a cross-shaped main tower with four arches. Although the central area of the temple is dilapidated, lifelike reliefs can be seen on the walls and corridors. These goddesses with long earlobes have beautiful images, different postures and rich expressions, which are worth watching.
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Ta Som Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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Ta Som is one of the secondary type temples in Angkor. Still very impressive on its own, but tends to be skipped by many people. Go right through to the back to see a Ta Phrom type tree holding up the temple.
Although Ta Som is part of the Grand Tour, it is frequently skipped by tourists who are more interested in visiting the better-known sites in the park. If you choose to visit this often-overlooked temple, you will be well rewarded for the effort.
The whole structure of this temple was built from sandstone and laterite, and surrounded by a moat enclosed by three laterite walls. As with neighboring sites Preah Khan Temple and Neak Poan Temple, very little restoration work has been done on Ta Som Temple.
Ta Som, a 12th century temple located in the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, is a great place for photography. The temple is surrounded by lush vegetation and is home to a variety of birds and other wildlife, making it a great spot for nature photography. The temple itself is also a great subject for photography, with its intricate carvings and detailed architecture.
吴哥,塔逊寺这个地方的历史也十分悠久,但是这个地方是以一部古墓电影,古墓丽影而出名的,这里就是这部电影的取景地,感觉还是比较有意思的,我是这部电影十分的爱好者
Ta Som Temple is a small temple where is located in Angkor archaeological park, about 18 kilometers from the Siem Reap city. This temple was built in the end of 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII.