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China to Launch 2nd-Phase Renovation of Potala PalaceAccording to the news released from a conference of cultural bureau directors on cultural relics protection in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, the State Bureau of Cultural Relics will send a team of experts in geology, climate, history, ancient architecture and other branches of learning to Lhasa in mid-May to make a comprehensive investigation of the dangerous situation appeared in some halls of the Patala Palace, thereby starting the preparatory work for the second-phase renovation of the Patala Palace.The Potala Palace, a 117-meter high and over 360-meter long stone-wood structure, still remains in good condition after more than 1,300 years, fully proving the superb technique of ancient Chinese architecture. Known as a historical and cultural museum of Tibetan Buddhism, the Palace embraces all sorts of treasures, such as frescos, palatial halls, stupas, buildings, Tangka and image of Buddha. Because of its long history, dangerous situations like sinking of ground, moth-eating of wooden structure and damage to frescos have occurred in some of its halls. In October 1989, China invested more than 53 million yuan to launch the project of reinforcement and renovation, playing a positive role in protecting the cultural and historic site of the Tibetan nationality. In recent years, the management personnel of Potala Palace found there were different degrees of dangerous situation in some halls not repaired last time. Gya Yang, head of the Tibetan Cultural Department, reported the situation to the State Bureau of Cultural Relics last February and the latter decided to send a team of experts to examine the hidden trouble of the Potala Palace. It is estimated that the preparatory work for the second-phase renovation will be accomplished this year and the project will be formally carried out early next year.
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