Simtokha Dzong

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by Bernard Gagnon

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Simtokha Dzong, also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang, is a historic fortress-monastery located in Thimphu, Bhutan. Built in 1629 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of Bhutan, it is the oldest dzong in the country. The dzong serves both religious and administrative functions and houses the Institute for Language and Cultural Studies. Its architecture features intricate woodwork, murals, and statues, reflecting Bhutanese cultural and spiritual heritage.

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