 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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