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Map of Lhasa / drawn by Zsasak J. Taring from his memory, 1959 ; compiled and edited by Chie Nakane. (Pg. 1)

Description:

Relief shown by hachures and form lines. These maps were drawn from the cartographer's memory documenting details of the Old City and reflecting the political and social system of Tibet at this time; locating monasteries; Gerpa houses; the area of Shhol; places of worship; the four directions and the "Lingkhor" Kora (pilgrim cimcumambulation sacred path enclosing the old Lhasa). Map shows the Kyi Chu River Valley, Yarlung Tsangpo river, monasteries and roads. Includes indexes and legend.

Resource Link:

https://catalog.princeton.edu/catalog/99130660559206421

Identifier:

ark:/88435/dc2r36v960z

Language:

en

Creator:

ʼPhreṅ-riṅ, ʼJigs-med

Publisher:

Tokyo : University of Tokyo Press, 1984. and ©1984

Provider:

Princeton

Resource Class:

Maps

Resource Type:

Image

Subject:

Central business districts, Lhasa (China)—Maps, Lhasa River (China)—Maps, Maps, and Topographic maps

Theme:

Central business districts, Lhasa (China)—Maps, Lhasa River (China)—Maps, Maps, and Topographic maps

Spatial Coverage:

Tibet (China)

Access Rights:

Restricted

Format:

TIFF