ta som
Ta Som
Ta Som was built by King Jayavarman VII 1125 - 1215 AD. It was a temple dedicated to his father (while Ta Prohm was for his mother). King Jayavarman VII built many rest houses and hospitals during his reign. He was also known as the Buddha King. The Ta Som East Gopura was held together by tree roots. The Ta Som West Gopura has a four faced tower. It was said the temple was once used as hospital Entrance: US$ 40 (can be bought from Angkor Ticket Booth north of Siem Reap) You can reach there by tuk tuk (I paid US$10/half day) or bike (US$2/day).
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Direction Walk 0.07 km or 1 mins east from last photo
Location Siem Reap, South East Asia, Cambodia, Asia
Info F 3.5 1/40 ISO 80 with Canon PowerShot G9
ta som east gopura
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Direction Same location as last photo
Location Siem Reap, South East Asia, Cambodia, Asia
Info F 4.5 1/40 ISO 80 with Canon PowerShot G9
ta som east gopura
ficus altissima moraceae
Direction Same location as last photo
Location Siem Reap, South East Asia, Cambodia, Asia
Info F 4.5 1/25 ISO 80 with Canon PowerShot G9
ta som lotus flower
This is at the center of the temple
Direction Walk 0.09 km or 1 mins west from last photo
Location Siem Reap, South East Asia, Cambodia, Asia
Info F 4.8 1/40 ISO 80 with Canon PowerShot G9
ta som lingam
Linga has 3 parts top circular is shiva mid Octagonal means Vishnu cubic base means 4 faces of Brahma and four directions if it has a face, it is call Mukhalinga
Direction Walk 0.04 km or 1 mins south west from last photo
Location Siem Reap, South East Asia, Cambodia, Asia
Info F 2.8 1/60 ISO 80 with Canon PowerShot G9
