Building date: Late 12 th century
Religion: Buddhism
Style: Bayon
King: Jayavarman VII From 1181 To 1218
Location: 200 meters from and almost opposite the principal entry of Angkor Wat, a little more to the north. You can get there by walking from Angkor Wat.
One particular small sandstone tower situated opposite Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm Kel is a ruin of the temple or 'chapel' of one of the 102 hospitals constructed by King Jayavarman VII all over the kingdom. Of the same style and condition as the ruins of the Chapel of the Hospital near Ta Keo. The Buddhist-themed carving on the northern pediment is in good condition and shows the characteristic vandalism of the thirteenth century Hindu resurgence.
The coarsely delivered carvings on the interior of the temple are likely from a latter period. Few folks see this small ruin but in fact it is a shame. It's full of Inscriptions that teach us it is related to the legend of the paralysed beggar who was cured at this place and flew away by overlapping the horse of Indra.
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Religion: Buddhism
Style: Bayon
King: Jayavarman VII From 1181 To 1218
Location: 200 meters from and almost opposite the principal entry of Angkor Wat, a little more to the north. You can get there by walking from Angkor Wat.
One particular small sandstone tower situated opposite Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm Kel is a ruin of the temple or 'chapel' of one of the 102 hospitals constructed by King Jayavarman VII all over the kingdom. Of the same style and condition as the ruins of the Chapel of the Hospital near Ta Keo. The Buddhist-themed carving on the northern pediment is in good condition and shows the characteristic vandalism of the thirteenth century Hindu resurgence.
The coarsely delivered carvings on the interior of the temple are likely from a latter period. Few folks see this small ruin but in fact it is a shame. It's full of Inscriptions that teach us it is related to the legend of the paralysed beggar who was cured at this place and flew away by overlapping the horse of Indra.
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