Featured Place: Ta Prohm

Ta Prohm, near Angkor Wat in Cambodia, is part of the largest religious complex ever built.  Constructed in 1100 A.D. by king Jayavarman VII, the jungle has since begun to reclaiming its territory.  Walls tilt and crumble under the weight of the encroaching banyan trees’ massive roots, though the temples’ original splendor remains apparent despite layers of moss and film. 

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Ornate statues and trimming had been carved into the rock walls, with none more controversial than a depiction of (what would seem to be) a stegosaurus! 

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The infamous stegosaurus, in all its glory! 

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For more information on Ta Prohm and its mysterious dinosaur, check out its full listing in the Atlas!