The document discusses the locations and histories of four Tibetan structures. The Potala Palace in Lhasa was built in 1645 as the home of the Dalai Lama. Gyantse Dzong in Gyantse was constructed in 1390 to guard the southern Tsangpo Valley. Nanni Temple in Kangmar County dates back to the 7th century and was built during the Tubo Dynasty. Kamaduo Towers in Leiwuqi, China originally had 108 towers according to legend and contains mantras and Buddha images.
The document discusses the locations and histories of four Tibetan structures. The Potala Palace in Lhasa was built in 1645 as the home of the Dalai Lama. Gyantse Dzong in Gyantse was constructed in 1390 to guard the southern Tsangpo Valley. Nanni Temple in Kangmar County dates back to the 7th century and was built during the Tubo Dynasty. Kamaduo Towers in Leiwuqi, China originally had 108 towers according to legend and contains mantras and Buddha images.
The document discusses the locations and histories of four Tibetan structures. The Potala Palace in Lhasa was built in 1645 as the home of the Dalai Lama. Gyantse Dzong in Gyantse was constructed in 1390 to guard the southern Tsangpo Valley. Nanni Temple in Kangmar County dates back to the 7th century and was built during the Tubo Dynasty. Kamaduo Towers in Leiwuqi, China originally had 108 towers according to legend and contains mantras and Buddha images.
This structure called Potala Palace is located at Lhasa,
Tibet and was built in 1645. It is also one of the dzong
fortress meaning a type of monastery architecture mainly found in Bhutan and Tibet. And Fun fact about this Potala Palace is that it is the highest Palace in the world locating 12, 139 feet above sea level. This 1300-year-old structure was built as a gesture of love by King Gambo for his marriage to Princess Wencheng of The Chinese Tang Dynasty.
Gyantse Dzong is loacted at Gyantse Ancient
City, in Shigatse and was built way back in 1390. This is also one of the preserved dzongs found in Tibet. Locally known as Hero City as it served to guard the southern part of Tsangpo Valley and Lhasa during the expedition of Britain.
Nanni Temple is located at Kangmar County,
Xigaze District and was built way back 7th Century so that was aroung 1600s. This temple was built during the Tubo Dynasty garnering thousands of monks in the monastery. So just like the battle in Mactan they were saved by a monk slashing the leader of Bristish Army.
Kamaduo Towers is located at Leiwuqi, China.
According to the legend there used to be a hundred and 8 towers and behind the scripture wall stands the mani pile containing mantras and buddha images.