Tsaparang | ruins, buddhist temple

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Guge Kingdom Ruins
Tsaparang was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Guge in the Garuda Valley. Tsaparang is a huge fortress perched on a pyramid-shaped rock rising about 500 to 600 feet (152 to 183 m) at the end of a long narrow spur. It contains numerous tunnels and caves that have been carved out of the rock.
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Coordinates:   31°28'1"N   79°40'16"E
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