2026.07.10 22:29 GMT+8

The ingenious design supporting the Potala Palace

Updated 2026.07.10 22:29 GMT+8
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Built into a mountainside, the Potala Palace blends seamlessly with nature, appearing as an extension of the rock itself. Yet even this architectural marvel depends on ingenious hidden foundation. Deep below, a network of tunnels supports the enite structure. Inside, dark passages are lined with blackened wooden beams, all in their original condition. This is no ordinary craftmanship. 

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