Another "temple in the jungle" is Preah Khan. It is much less visited than the "tomb raider" temple Ta Prohm but equally picturesque with overgrown tumbled piles of carved stone. The visit is very pleasant and photographically rewarding without having to dodge erratically moving groups of colourful umbrella-toting tourists.
Like Ta Prohm, this temple was built by Jayavarman VII, who dedicated it to his father. Ta Prohm, built five years before in 1186, was built to honor his mother.
in the hall of dancers
an unusual structure with round columns in two storeys
a fully restored out-building, possibly a former library
Walking out to the east gate you will find the Preah Khan Baray, a large swamp-like reservoir with trees and shrubs and varying water levels, best in the wet winter season.
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