According to historical record, in the late 13th Century, the temple was so impressive that the emissary of Temür Khan wrote about it in his journals as being, "a Tower of Bronze," that was, "a truly astonishing spectacle."
Read MoreAs you might have guessed, Ta Prohm was made famous in pop-culture by being featured in 2001's blockbuster epic, “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”. More recently, the temple was also featured in 2017's "Kingsman: The Golden Circle".
Read MoreWhen translated more contemporarily, the name Angkor Thom means "Great City"; which is quite fitting, given the myriad of temples and monumnets present at the site.
Read MoreUnquestionably, the most iconic attraction to behold in the country of Cambodia, even making its appearance on the Cambodian National Flag...
Read MoreSure, there's Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple and all of the other elaborate structures contained within the Siem Reap region of Cambodia, but nothing beats ancient knowledge; therefore, this magnificently built temple, which had once served as a school for the ancient Angkor elite, is definitely top-of-the-list on ancient temples you must-see in this world.
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