Ta Keo
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Ta Keo
Ta Keo
Name:	Ta Keo
Date built:	1000
Primary deity:	Shiva
Location:	located east of the Gate of Victory of Angkor Thom

Ta Keo (Khmer: ប្រាសាទតាកែវ) is an incomplete temple in the Khleang style built as the state temple of Jayavarman V. It was dedicated in 1000 but for reasons unknown work was later abandoned, with little decoration applied. It was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Standing east of the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom, Ta Keo is a symbolic depiction of Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods. The temple is oriented toward the east. Enclosed by two walls, it is built in a zigurrat style. Its top level is reached by steps from the four cardinal directions. At that level, five towers are arranged with one at each of four corners and one at the center.

Ta Keo is located east of the Gate of Victory of Angkor Thom.

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