Key Monastery

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Key Monastery, also known as Kye Gompa, is a prominent Tibetan Buddhist monastery situated in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. Perched at an altitude of 4,166 meters (13,668 feet) above sea level, it is one of the largest and oldest monasteries in the region. Key Monastery is renowned for its stunning architecture, which resembles a fortress with its whitewashed walls and tiered structure. It serves as a training center for Lamas and houses numerous ancient Buddhist scriptures, paintings, and murals.

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