The Ta Som ប្រាសាទតាសោម

#familytrips2024 Ta Som is a temple located near Siem Reap, Cambodia, and it is part of the Angkor Archaeological Park. Built in the late 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, Ta Som is a small but picturesque temple known for its atmospheric and partially overgrown setting. The temple features a classic Bayon-style entrance tower and is surrounded by a moat. Ta Som is characterized by its stone gates with face-towers, similar to those found at the Bayon temple. The temple's name, Ta Som, is believed to mean "Old Som," possibly referring to the king's father or a local sage.