Trashigang Dzong
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Trashigang Dzong (
History
The fortress was built in 1659 atop a ledge with steep cliffs on three sides, overlooking the
Conservation
The dzong developed wide cracks as a result of the 2009 Bhutan earthquake, whose epicenter was 10 miles (16 km) away from the dzong.[2] A partnership between World Monuments Fund, Prince Claus Fund and the Bhutan Foundation was instrumental for assistance in emergency repairs at the dzong. In February 2014, the Government of India allotted Nu.190 million for renovating the dzong. The renovation works are expected to be completed by June 2018, while the costs have risen to Nu.227.5 million. A drasha (monk hostel) for 50 monks, besides a tshokhang (dining area) are built outside the dzong's premises for safety and health reasons. The government is also recruiting local unemployed youth to construct the dzong, and will be using locally sourced materials in the construction, including timber mostly from Bumthang and stones from Chazam. The Trashigang district administrative offices have been temporarily relocated to the Trashigang Middle Secondary School while the clergy were moved to a school in Samkhar Gewog, about 10 km away from the dzong.[2][7][9][10]
Gallery
References
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- ^ "Conservation of T'gang Dzong on track". Kuensel. Thimphu, Bhutan. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "Unemployed youth to build dzongs". Kuensel. Thimphu, Bhutan. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2017.