Buddhist monastery and stupa with Himalayan background. Lo Manthang, Mustang District, Nepal

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A chorten or stupa is a buddhist religious monument or shrine, and one of the earliest forms of Buddhist architecture. They are found throughout regions of South East Asia. The region of Mustang is a restricted district of predominantly Tibetan culture in northern Nepal.

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Location: Mustang, Nepal
Photo credit: © Daniel H. Bailey / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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