Jokhang Temple Lhasa
Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa (850000), Tibet Autonomous Region, China, Tibet Autonomous Region
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Quick Facts
Tibetan Buddhist Period • Indo-Tibetan architecture style, Newar architecture style, Gandhara architecture style, Indian Buddhist architecture style architecture • National Heritage Site
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Historical Significance
The establishment of Jokhang Temple in the 7th century CE marked a pivotal moment in the institutionalization of Buddhism in Tibet, transcending its earlier, more diffuse presence.
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Architecture Highlights
This Monument showcases Indo-Tibetan architecture style, Newar architecture style, Gandhara architecture style, Indian Buddhist architecture style architecture and traditional The Jokhang Temple's ...
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