Ta Prohm Kel, one of 102 Angkor hospital chapels in front of Angkor Wat at the north-west side, which was already in existence, by King Jayavarman VII all over the empire.

Ta Prohm Kel is a small ruined sandstone monument in front of Angkor Wat at the north-west side, it was one of the 102 hospital chapels.

Temple Info

Please be not confused with Ta Prohm temple; Ta Prohm Kel is a small ruined sandstone monument in Angkor archaeological park, Siem Reap province, Cambodia was built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th and 13th centuries. It was one of the 102 Angkor hospital chapels (, some of which were already in existence, by King Jayavarman VII all over the empire. 

The sanctuary opened to the east and had false doors on the other three sides. It was preceded by a small sandstone gopura a little to the east of which traces remain. The decoration is in the style of the Bayon, with devatas and small roundels enclosing figures. A Somasutra or channel for draining lustral water out of the shrine existed through the north wall of the sanctuary.

The central sanctuary of the temple

Beautiful image of one of the devatas which still remained on the temple.

Prasat Ta Prohm Kel, the recent day is still under preserved but still not finished so rarely of visitors been visited it.

Temple Facts

Name: Ta Prohm Kel Temple /Prasat Ta Prohm Kel

Completed date: 1186 A.D (Late 12th Century)
Builder: King Jayavarman VII
Cultures: Khmer Empire
Type: Khmer, (Bayon style)
Affiliation: Hinduism
Dedicated to: Unknown
Religion: Buddhism

Location: In front of Angkor Wat, at the north-west and on the left side when you pass to the Bakheng and entering to Angkor Thom through the south gate.

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