Trees grown on the edifice of the temple - Ta Prohm. Dedicated to Prajñaparamitā, it was bulit by King Jayavarman VII in AD 1186 in memory of his mother. It was left unrestored after its discovery. Ta Prohm was consecrated in 1186 to Prajñaparamitā. It was built by King Jayavarman VII in the memory of his mother Jayadevi and its original name was “Rājavihār” meaning royal monastery. According to its inscription, 12640 people were living inside it for its maintenance. Its outer wall measures 1000 m E-W and 650 N-S. Unlike other Angkor temples, Ta Prohm was not restored and was left to its natural state as it was in the 19th century at the time of its discovery.  The vegetation and trees abound the ruins which provide a glimpse of the atmosphere that has prevailed for centuries. (Image # 00268).