Gyama Palace
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29°45′33″N 91°40′20″E / 29.75916°N 91.67224°E
  Gyama Palace (Tibet) | |
| Location | Gyama Township, Maizhokunggar County, Lhasa, Tibet 29°45′33″N 91°40′20″E / 29.75916°N 91.67224°E |
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| Type | Palace |
Gyama Palace or Gyama Mingyur Ling in Maizhokunggar County, Lhasa, Tibet, now ruined, was built by Namri Songtsen in the 6th century as the new capital of the expanding Tibetan Empire. His son, Songtsen Gampo, was born there but later moved the capital to Lhasa. The palace is now in ruins.
The ruined Gyama Palace lies in the Gyama Valley in the south of Maizhokunggar County, Lhasa. It was built by Namri Songtsen in the 6th century after he had gained control of the area from Supi. Songtsen Gampo, his son, was born in the palace.[1] Songtsen Gampo unified the Tibetan plateau and established the Tibetan Empire (629–846). He moved the capital of the kingdom to Lhasa, where he built the Potala Palace.[2] The transfer took place in 633 AD.[1]