Jokhang Temple

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The Jokhang Temple was built in the 7th century.  It is one of Tibet's most sacred sites.  When we visited the area around the temple was very crowded with people and vendors.  There were many worshipers walking around the temple, clockwise, with a Prayer Wheel.

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Jokhang Temple Walking around the temple with a Prayer Wheel We were allowed to enter the temple grounds and walk throughout the buildings On the top level of the temple On the top level of the temple John on the roof with the Potala Palace in the background Large horns on the roof More of the large horns Shire inside the temple Top of the temple Potala Palace from the roof of the temple lightbox gallery cmsby VisualLightBox.com v6.1