 | Bautechnik |
| Die traditionelle tibetische Baukultur spiegelt die Gesellschaft, Geschichte, Politik, Wirtschaft und das Kulturleben der tibetischen Nationalit&aum…… |
| | Dwelling Etiquette |
| To people anywhere, home is of vital importance. There is no exception for the Tibetan people. When establishing new houses, they hold a variety of…… |
| | The Other Kind of Houses |
| In the forest areas in Eastern or Southern Tibet, the houses are characterized by the local conditions. Making use of the abundant forest resources…… |
| | The Magnificent Monasteries |
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In Tibet, where even the air is suffused with religious smell, the monasteries are scattered every where. The best known are the Potala Palace,…… |
| | The Traditional Flat style Houses |
| Just as the tents in pastoral areas, the flat-roofed fort-style Houses (briefly described as the forts below) can be seen everywhere in rural areas…… |
| | Tent: The Essential Property of the Herders |
| Tibetan dwellings are varied in their design, structure and type, i.e. there are highly portable tents; houses constructed with earth and wood; for…… |
| | Monastery Layout |
| Tibetan monasteries are based on a conservative design and share a remarkable continuity of layout. Many are built in spectacular high locations ab…… |
| | the Choertens |
| Choertens, or stupas, were originally built to house the cremated relics of the historical Buddha Sakyamuni and as such have become a powerful symb…… |
| | Architecture and Typical Dwellings |
| In the course of time Tibet has developed a number of unique styles of local architecture, examples of which dot the towns and countryside in profu…… |
