Tsaparang citadel 02 (pic 3)'s by frenchfrog

Tsaparang - China, Tibet .. (from pic 2)..His regime ran for more than 700 years before being destroyed in a war. According to the Annals of Kings and Officials in Tibet, a total of 16 kings ruled the Guge Kingdom, and Guge Castle was accomplished through constant construction between the 10th and 16th century. Guge has a very significant position in the history of economic and cultural development of Tibet. Many significant Buddhist doctrines of ancient India were passed on to hinterland Tibet via Guge. Guge was also one of the important commercial ports linking ancient Tibet with the outside world. After the Tubo Dynasty died out, Tibet entered a 400-some year period of isolation. Guge was always a large and powerful kingdom. Even the dust of time cannot hide its prosperity and past glory. In1630 the Citadel was invaded by the Ladhakis who massacred almost everyone and destroyed everything. In a short time the citadel which sparkled for 700 years became ruins.

Uploaded: Feb, 12 2009 | Taken: Sep, 24 2008| Viewed: 38 times  | 6 votes Camera: NIKON CORPORATION | Model: NIKON D40X | Exposure 10/2500s, ISO 100 | FLength: 18mm | SW: Picasa 3.0

pesu - Feb, 12 2009 06:02pm Thanks for sharing this detailed information. :) porto - Feb, 12 2009 06:02pm :-))) I agree with Petra,loads of smiles for this. jacko1 - Feb, 12 2009 08:02pm Great detail! I must visit Tibet before I also turn to dust!!.