Restoring Ta Promh Temple Site at Angkor Wat
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:02 pm
Storm damage at Ta Promh
Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): On April 13, 2020, heavy rainfall and a storm caused some damage to trees in the Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap. The temple, which is situated in the Ankor Wat Archeological Park, is under reconstruction at the moment.
Ta Promh became known worldwide to the general public when it was used as a location in the film Laura Croft:Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie. The site is known for the magnificent trees which have grown up inside the temple walls.
Mr. Long Kosa, from the Apsara authorities, reported that after receiving information about the storm damage, he ordered a work team to remove the fallen trees to prevent further damage to the Ta Promh temple stonework. The storm last night had exceptionally strong winds causing unexpected damage to the trees at the site.
Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): On April 13, 2020, heavy rainfall and a storm caused some damage to trees in the Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap. The temple, which is situated in the Ankor Wat Archeological Park, is under reconstruction at the moment.
Ta Promh became known worldwide to the general public when it was used as a location in the film Laura Croft:Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie. The site is known for the magnificent trees which have grown up inside the temple walls.
Mr. Long Kosa, from the Apsara authorities, reported that after receiving information about the storm damage, he ordered a work team to remove the fallen trees to prevent further damage to the Ta Promh temple stonework. The storm last night had exceptionally strong winds causing unexpected damage to the trees at the site.