Ta Keo constructed entirely of sandstone, from Siem Reap - Cambodia Holidays

Ta Keo constructed entirely of sandstone, from Siem Reap - Cambodia Holidays
Work on the Ta Keo was halted at a time when sculptors began to add decorations to the temple.
The reason why work stopped is not known. An inscription says that lightning struck the temple at one point which was taken as a sign of bad luck upon which work was halted. More likely it was because of the death of King Jayavarman V who commissioned the temple.