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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:dynasty
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gptkbp:accessibility
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accessible by road
Road access
Walking distance from Punakha town
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Zhabdrung_Ngawang_Namgyal
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gptkbp:artwork
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contains numerous murals and paintings
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Zhabdrung_Ngawang_Namgyal
gptkb:Bhutanese_monarchy
Cultural heritage of Bhutan
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gptkbp:built
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1637
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gptkbp:built_in
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1637
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gptkbp:climate
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temperate climate
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gptkbp:community_role
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serves as a community gathering place
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gptkbp:construction_material
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gptkb:stone
gptkb:wood
Clay
local stone and timber
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gptkbp:contains
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the largest Buddha statue in Bhutan
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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gptkb:Punakha_Tshechu_festival
gptkb:Punakha_Drubchen
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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National symbol of Bhutan
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gptkbp:events
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gptkb:Punakha_Tshechu
Holds annual festivals
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its beautiful location at the confluence of two rivers
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:frescoes
Courtyards
Stupas
intricate woodwork
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gptkbp:function
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gptkb:monastery
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gptkbp:height
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approximately 60 meters
approximately 40 meters
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gptkbp:historical_event
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gptkb:Coronation_of_the_first_King_of_Bhutan
National Assembly meetings
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955
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Punakha Dzong
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gptkbp:length
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approximately 180 meters
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Punakha
Punakha, Bhutan
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkb:Statues_of_Buddha
Historical artifacts
Fortified walls
Wooden carvings
Prayer flags
Assembly hall
Courtyard gardens
Chorten
Main temple
Traditional Bhutanese paintings
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gptkbp:notable_features
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gptkb:the_central_tower_(Utse)
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gptkbp:renovated
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gptkb:1994
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gptkbp:renovation
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gptkb:1994
gptkb:2008
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gptkbp:restoration
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ongoing preservation efforts
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gptkbp:river
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Mo Chhu
Pho Chhu
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gptkbp:significance
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Administrative center of Punakha District
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gptkbp:style
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Bhutanese architecture
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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home to various wildlife species
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gptkbp:surroundings
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gptkb:river
Rice fields
Scenic views of the Himalayas
lush green valley
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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the unity of the spiritual and temporal powers in Bhutan
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site
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Tentative list
Tentative list since 2008
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gptkbp:visitors
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Tourists
attracts thousands annually
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gptkbp:width
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approximately 75 meters
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Bhutan
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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