Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Museum: IS5110 2023 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1023 Site Represents a site. End Date Now Prim Media 319 Notes The Potala Palace is a historic palace and temple complex located in Lhasa, Tibet. It was originally built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo, but was later expanded and renovated by the fifth Dalai Lama in the 17th century. The palace stands on a hill overlooking the city of Lhasa and is considered one of the most important architectural and cultural landmarks in Tibet. The palace is comprised of several large halls, temples, and living quarters, and is known for its distinctive architecture, including its towering white walls and red roofs. The Potala Palace served as the chief residence of the Dalai Lama for hundreds of years, and is closely associated with the history and culture of Tibetan Buddhism. Today, the palace is a popular tourist destination and is considered a symbol of Tibetan independence and cultural heritage. The palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, and has been extensively restored and preserved in recent years. Visitors to the Potala Palace can explore its many halls and temples, and learn about its rich history and cultural significance. Stewardship PRC China government Contact zz67@st-andrews.ac.uk Status public Social Media The social media links. twitter,-;facebook,-;instagram,-; Institutional nature Museum, Ecomuseum, Extended Museum, Territorial Museum, Cultural Center, Memory House, e-Museum, etc Building Place The town or city No. 35 Gongqian Alley, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China Condition 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The potala palace Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. PRC China government Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102023 Language A language of the resource Chinese Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource zz67@st-andrews.ac.uk Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 704 Type The nature or genre of the resource Site Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,29.6500° N,91.1333° E; Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potala_Palace Description An account of the resource The Potala Palace is a historic palace located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Tibet and is considered a symbol of Tibetan culture and history. The palace was originally built in the 7th century, but the current structure was constructed in the 17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. It served as the chief residence of the Dalai Lama for several centuries, and was the center of political and religious power in Tibet until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. The Potala Palace is a massive structure that rises over 13 stories tall and covers an area of over 130,000 square meters. It is built on top of a hill, and its imposing white walls and red roofs can be seen from miles away. The palace is a complex of buildings and courtyards, and its many rooms and halls are filled with intricate murals, sculptures, and other works of art. One of the most notable features of the Potala Palace is its Great West Hall, which houses the throne of the Dalai Lama and is considered the most important room in the palace. Other notable rooms include the Red Palace, which contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama and is known for its beautiful murals and sculptures, and the White Palace, which was used for administrative purposes. Today, the Potala Palace is a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it attracts thousands of visitors each year. Despite the political and cultural changes that have taken place in Tibet over the past several decades, the Potala Palace remains a symbol of Tibetan heritage and a testament to the rich history and culture of the Tibetan people. Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 01/05/2023 References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potala_Palace Extent The size or duration of the resource. -" x -" x -" Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7 century Subject The topic of the resource Immovable Culture Heritage Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Object The URL of a suitable source image in the best resolution available on the web site of the data provider from which small images could be generated for use in the portal. This will often be the same URL as given in europeana:isShownBy. http://www.potalapalace.cn/home.html Europeana Data Provider The name or identifier of the organisation that contributes data to Europeana. The potala palace Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT China