Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t21.6
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t21.6
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In 1961, Jokhang Temple was listed as one of the first batch of important cultural relic sites under state-level protection by the State Council of China. In November 2000, Jokhang Temple was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List as an extension of the Potala Palace thus also becoming a part of the world’s cultural heritage.