 Prasat
Ta Som located in the east of Nean Pean. Entry and exit to Ta Som
can only be access from east entrance. It was built in the end of
the 12th century dedicated to the father of the king (Buddhist),
replica to Bayon style of art.
Background : Ta Som has not been restored. It is a small
quiet temple and affords a delightful visit. In the past one of
the significant features of Ta Som was the growth of fig trees the
faces at the entrance towers. These have been cut from the east
tower but they are still visible at the west one.
 Layout
: Ta Som is a single tower monument on one level surrounded
by three enclosing walls with entry on the east and west carved
with four faces, the face on the right of the east tower (1) (facing
the temple) has a beautiful smile. The entry towers are in the shape
of a cross with a small room on each side connecting to a laterite
wall. Walk through the first entry tower over a causeway, which
crosses a moat and is bordered with serpents and large Garudas.
The wall of the secondenclosure is in laterite (2) with a sandstone
entry tower in the shape of a cross on the east and west sides (3).
The entry towers have windows with balusters on the exterior and
proceeded by a porch with pillars.
The next enclosure comprises a laterite and sandstone gallery with
corner pavilions (4), which have molded false doors. Amongst the
crumbled heaps of stones in the courtyard are two libraries (5)
opening to the west.
Central Sanctuary : The main tower (6) is in the shape of
a cross with four porches. To see the Central Sanctuary, courtyard
and libraries, climb through the opening on the north side.
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