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Chos Khor
Alchi
India
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The monastery complex at Alchi is one of Ladakh's leading tourist attractions and is famous for its ancient religious paintings. The complex's oldest
[di più]The monastery complex at Alchi is one of Ladakh's leading tourist attractions and is famous for its ancient religious paintings. The complex's oldest building - known as the Du-Khang dates to the 11th century and has paintings of the Buddha as well as intricate friezes and mandalas. Standing next to the Du-Khang is the Sumstek temple which contains well-preserved carvings and paintings which are more than 900 years old. Elsewhere in the complex, visitors will find more temples decorated with paintings, carvings and other handicrafts.
Visitors should take care to dress respectfully, refrain from smoking or shouting and should be aware that taking photos of the oldest and most precious paintings is forbidden.
The temple complex was added to the 'tentative list' of UNESCO's world heritage sites in 1998.
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