A narrow cobblestone street in the Drepung Monastery near Lhasa, Tibet. Founded in 1416 and was once the largest monastery in all of Tibet.


The Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 and was the largest monastery in all of Tibet, housing up to 10,000 monks at one time. Near Lhasa, Tibet.


Size: 4098px × 5763px
Location: Drepung Monastery, Tibet
Photo credit: © Jon G. Fuller, Jr. / Alamy / Afripics
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