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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The potala palace]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[Immovable Culture Heritage]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.]]></dcterms:description>
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    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[7 century]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:dateSubmitted><![CDATA[01/05/2023]]></dcterms:dateSubmitted>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[zz67@st-andrews.ac.uk]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:references><![CDATA[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potala_Palace]]></dcterms:references>
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    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potala_Palace]]></dcterms:medium>
    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[Chinese ]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Site]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[705]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:provenance><![CDATA[PRC China government]]></dcterms:provenance>
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