Nako Research and Conservation in the Western Himalayas

• Main Author: Krist, Gabriela (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Böhlau 2010
• Subjects: History; Western Himalayas; Research; Art History; Tibetology; Conservation; Restoration; Wall Paintings; Westlicher Himalaya; Forschung; Kunstgeschichte; Tibetologie; Konservierung; Restaurierung; Wandmalerei; Gautama Buddha; Institute of Conservation; Mandala; Nako; Himachal Pradesh
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The Nako temple complex with its earliest structures dating back to the 11th century is an extraordinary testimony of early Tibetan Buddhism not anymore preserved in today's Tibet. Endangered by the rough environment, improper treatment and frequent earthquakes, the outstanding monuments were r...