Are the trees at Angkor damaging the temples?

The picture in the question details is of the Ta Prohm temple, not the main Angkor Wat temple. read more

The picture in the question details is of the Ta Prohm temple, not the main Angkor Wat temple. [Picture courtesy: The Official Site for Tourism of Cambodia] Angkor Wat is the huge temple complex to the lower left of the map, and Ta Prohm is just right of center. read more

One of the most famous temples in Angkor, the Ta Prohm is known for the huge trees and the massive roots growing out of its walls. The jungle temple also featured in the adventure movie “The tomb raider”; several shots were filmed in the Ta Prohm. read more