Date of Construction:
Late 12th century C.E.
Religious Affiliation:
Buddhist
Patron or King:
Jayavarman VII
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
Bayon
Location: AAP/PC - Opposite
Angkor Wat.
Duration of Visit: 10
minutes
Time to Visit: Anytime
Photography Notes:
Position:
A single small sandstone tower located
opposite
Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm Kel
is the ruin of the temple or ‘chapel’ of one of the 102
hospitals built by Jayavarman VII throughout the kingdom. Of
very similar design and state of ruin to the
Chapel of
the Hospital near
Ta Keo.
The Buddhist-themed carving on the northern pediment is in fair
condition and displays marks of vandalism characteristic of the
13th century Hindu resurgence. The coarsely rendered carvings on
the interior of the temple are probably from a much latter
period. |
