Gyantse Dzong
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Not to be confused with Gyantse County.
Gyantse Dzong or Gyantse Fortress is one of the best preserved dzongs in Tibet, perched high above the town of Gyantse on a huge spur of grey brown rock.[1]
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Architectural style | Dzong architecture |
Coordinates | 28°55′31″N 89°35′41″E |
Completed | 1390 |
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According to Vitali, the fortress was constructed in 1390[2] and guarded the southern approaches to the Tsangpo Valley and Lhasa.[3] The town was surrounded by a wall 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) long.[4] The entrance is on the eastern side.[5]