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Ruins of ancient Tibetan kingdom

2009-10-28 16:13 BJT

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This photo taken on Oct. 25, 2009 shows the ruins of Guge Kingdom in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ruins of Guge Kingdom is situated at a 300-meter-high hill with over 300 caves and destroyed earth buildings in Zhada County in the west tip of Ngari Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The kingdom came into existence against nature in a desolate plateau 4,000 meters above sea level and lasted for over 700 years. It suddenly disappeared in 1635. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)

This photo taken on Oct. 25, 2009 shows the ruins of Guge Kingdom in
southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ruins of Guge Kingdom
is situated at a 300-meter-high hill with over 300 caves and destroyed
earth buildings in Zhada County in the west tip of Ngari Prefecture
of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The kingdom came into existence against
nature in a desolate plateau 4,000 meters above sea level and lasted
for over 700 years. It suddenly disappeared in 1635. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)

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