China, western Tibet, Ngari province, Ali Shiquane, Kingdoms of Guge, Zhanzhung culture, Purang or Taklakot, Tsegu rock monastery, literally the nine-story temple, dominating the cave dwellings of the ancient caravan city at the crossroads of trade routes between Tibet, China, India and Nepal

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Location: Ali Shiquane
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