Ta Prohm is a Bayon style landmark in Siem Reap (Angkor), Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, and a filming location for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). Built in 1186, it was designed by Jayavarman VII, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Siem Reap (Angkor), Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Verified facts
- Located in Siem Reap (Angkor), Siem Reap Province
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10724, SRC-10725, SRC-12685 - Appeared in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (movie, 2001)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10724, SRC-10725, SRC-11064 - Built in 1186
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10724, SRC-11280, SRC-11905 - Designed by Jayavarman VII
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10724, SRC-11280, SRC-11905, SRC-12685 - Architectural style: Bayon style
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10724, SRC-11280, SRC-11905 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of Angkor, inscribed 1992)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10724, SRC-12137, SRC-12945 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of Angkor), inscribed 1992
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10724, SRC-12137, SRC-12945
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10724 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta_Prohm (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10725 — https://twooregonians.com/lara-croft-tomb-raider-temples-at-angkor-wat/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11064 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations – Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11280 — https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/art-travels-ta-prohm-temple/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11905 — Tourism Cambodia – Prasat Ta Prohm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12137 — https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/28th-anniversary-angkor-unesco-world-heritage-list (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12685 — Hello Angkor – Ta Prohm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12945 — National Geographic – A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Lara Croft: Tomb Raider filmed?
Ta Prohm, in Siem Reap (Angkor), Siem Reap Province, is a real-world filming location used for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Who designed Ta Prohm?
Ta Prohm was designed by Jayavarman VII.
Where is Ta Prohm located?
Ta Prohm is located in Siem Reap (Angkor), Siem Reap Province.