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Prasat Ta Prohm
National Road No. 56A, Banteay Chhmar Commune,
Thmor Puok, Banteay Meanchey
(+855) 97 516 5533

This is what it must have been like when the Portuguese Capuchin
Friar Antonio da Madelena saw Angkor Wat in 1589 or when Henri
Mouhot rediscovered it nearly 300 years later in 1860 shrouded in
jungle. As you make your way on the short trail to the prasat, you are
greeted with an enigmatic face gazing through the dense foliage. The
roots of banyan and kapok trees grow through, in, up and over the stone
ruins. There are holy trees wrapped respectfully in old saffron robes
with the residues of white talcum powder sprinkled as worshippers
sought lucky numbers to play the lottery. Inside the tower, there is also
a stone alter with melted candles, burned incense and offerings to the
ancient spirits that are believed to still reside here.

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