CONTENTS : Preface 5 SECTION I: THE BACKGROUND Chapter 1. Introduction i. The Geographical context 9 ii. The Historical Background 14 iii. Discovery 16 iv. The Temple Complex 18 v. The Project 19 Chapter 2. Architecture of Ta Prohm Temple 21 Chapter 3. Significance of Ta Prohm Temple - Complex 43 Chapter 4. Issues/Challenges in conservation 45 SECTION II. TECHNICAL STUDIES AND INVESTIGATIONS UNDERTAKEN Chapter 1: Structural Analysis of the Temple i. Study of the Structural systems of Ta Prohm temple 48 ii. Structural behavior of the Corbelled Vaults of Ta Prohm temple 53 iii. Wind analysis 59 iv. Materials 62 v. Foundation analysis 63 Chapter 2: The Geotechnical Studies 67 Chapter 3: Monitoring System and Construction Planning 73 Chapter 4: Hydrology Studies i. Introduction 82 ii. Topographical Survey 83 iii. Issues 85 iv. Hydro-Meterorological Studies 86 v. Siem Reap River: Hydraulic Characteristics 86 vi. Flood Control and Drainage Studies 93 vii. Hydro-Geological Studies 101 Chapter 5: GPR Studies 106 Chapter 6: Laser Scanning Documentation of Ta Prohm Temple 113 Chapter 7: Forest Studies/Arboriculture Studies 117 SECTION III: CONSERVATION STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Chapter 1: Conservation strategy and Recommendations 124 Chapter 2: The Conservation work undertaken in the year 2004-2005 127 Chapter 3: Implementation Plan for the years 2006-2008 133 Chapter 4: Temporary Reversible Structural Interventions in the Temple complex 156 Chapter 5: Proposed Drainage System for Ta Prohm Temple Complex 179 Appendices Appendix I 188 Appendix II 190 Appendix III 191 Appendix IV 193 Bibliography 194 People associated with the Project 195