The first king of Tibet was Nyatri Tsenpo (Yumbu Lagang). The building shown in the photograph has been restored many times.
Slide of Yumbulang in Yarlung Valley, the seat of the king's of Tibet
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Hart Museum Visitor Books
object | ARC/HAR/001/500
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Slide showing the process of silk string manufacture by Rihzhon Khojakhanov and his family
object | ARC/SUL/002/018
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Wai Wai expedition. Kirifahha digging canoe, Kanarina (?)
object | ARC/GUP/002/401
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Black and white print of houses and boats seen from river with clear reflection
object | ARC/GUP/006/281
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