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single small sandstone tower located opposite Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm Kel
is the ruin of the temple or ‘chapel’ of one of the 102 hospitals built
by Jayavarman VII throughout the kingdom. Of very similar design and
state of ruin to the Chapel of the Hospital near Ta Keo. The
Buddhist-themed carving on the northern pediment is in fair condition
and displays marks of vandalism characteristic of the 13th century Hindu
resurgence. The coarsely rendered carvings on the interior of the temple
are probably from a much latter period. |
