Tashichho Dzong - Thimphu Bhutan

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One of the many fortresses or dzongs in Bhutan that were used by the army to protect the population. Dzongs also served as administrative centres and as houses for the clergy. This photo shows Tashichho Dzong built in the 13th Century CE.

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Kim Martins
Kim is a freelance writer based in New Zealand. She has a B.A. (Hons) in History and an M.A. in Chaos & Complexity Science. Her special interests are fables, mythology, and exploration throughout the early modern world.

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Martins, K. (2019, March 17). Tashichho Dzong - Thimphu Bhutan. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10228/tashichho-dzong---thimphu-bhutan/

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Martins, Kim. "Tashichho Dzong - Thimphu Bhutan." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Mar 2019, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10228/tashichho-dzong---thimphu-bhutan/. Web. 19 Apr 2025.

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