76Houses

 THE 76 HOUSES:

71. Trakhang

 

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The Old Tibetan Post Office: set up by the 13th Dalai Lama, the old Post Office was converted into housing after 1959. Parts of the house had to be evacuated after beetle attack. THF is preparing an emergency-stabilizing plan.

 

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The 13th Dalai Lama

He founded the first Tibetan Post Office, which offered mail delivery and telegram services

 

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Facade - South elevation

 

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West-East section

 

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Level 1

Level 2

76Houses