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Photographs in Tibet Autonomous Region

Funerary structure FS16. A small portion of funerary structure FS17 can be seen on the right hand side of the image. The pillar enclosure from the northeast. Note the lateral extension of the enclosure in proximity to the pillars. The two individuals standing beside the monument were part of the survey team. The site’s pillars, viewed from the west. The site’s pillars. The pillars and the adjoining terrain. The site’s pillars. The site, seen from the southwest. The remains of the wall running perpendicular to the south (right) wall of the enclosure can be seen. Another view of the site. Note the two main groups of pillars erected inside the enclosure.
The pillar enclosure. The foreground coincides with the point where the enclosure widens. Some of the pillars of the east group are visible. Residential structure RS3 with other dokhang (<i>rdo khang</i>) in the background. Note the two niches in the rear wall of the structure. Residential structure RS2. Note the in situ lintel over the entranceway. The larger cubic shrine structure. The local guide at residential structure RS1. The site’s pillars and scattered stones. The site’s two tallest pillars. Note the way in which these stones have weathered to a reddish color. The site’s pillars. Note the slightly elevated rock-strewn ground in front of the stelae.
The interior of the vestibule, Tochu Khar (<i>mtho chu mkhar</i>). Ruins of the tower. A close-up of the south side of the tower. Ruined residential structures. Ruins of the tower. The interface between the lower and upper levels of the tower. The site’s inclined pillars. The south enclosure. Note the herringbone course of masonry in the left foreground.
The interior of the north complex edifice. Note the mountains that block the view to the north. The south complex. The south complex and north complex. The north complex edifice viewed from the west. The south complex appended edifice and pillar array (left) and the north complex edifice (right). The south complex. Note the many collapsed pillars interspersed throughout the array. Funerary structure FS18. Note the large stones on the surface, which were probably once part of the substructure. The site’s five pillars.

Tibet Autonomous Region in Places


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