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| Fortress-like architecture of Simtokha Dzong (1629) above Thimpu. Bhutan. | Colorful religious mural inside Simtokha Dzong in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Mandela mural in Simtokha Dzong in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Prayer flags on top of Simtokha Dzong, Thimpu. Bhutan. |
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| View of Thimpu, national capital of Bhutan, seen from Simtokha Dzong. Bhutan. | View of Thimpu from stupa & prayer flags near area's radio tower. Bhutan. | Pole with religious symbols in front of Drubtho Gonpa nunnery in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Overview of Thimpu valley with Tashichho Dzong, Bhutan's national administrative center. Bhutan. |
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| Massive building of Tashichho Dzong in Thimpu which houses national administration & religion. Bhutan. | View from hills above Thimpu. Bhutan. | Overview of Thimpu seen from Chang Gangkha Lhakhang. Bhutan. | Memorial chorten (1972) in Thimpu. Bhutan. |
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| Details of Memorial chorten (1972) in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Clock tower in main square of Thimpu. Bhutan. | Men practicing archery, national sport of Bhutan, in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Women converse at Saturday market in Thimpu. Bhutan. |
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| Cheese & eggs for sale at Saturday market in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Cheeses & vegetables being sold at Thimpu Saturday market. Bhutan. | People in national dress buy beans at Thimpu's Saturday market. Bhutan. | Socializing, selling & purchasing goods at Saturday market in Thimpu. Bhutan. |
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| A family looks at vegetables for sale at Saturday market in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Old & young villagers visiting Saturday market in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Sleeping child being carried through Thimpu's Saturday market. Bhutan. | Overview of Thimpu. Bhutan. |
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| Overview of Thimpu. Bhutan. | Mountains & clouds surround Thimpu. Bhutan. | Tashichho Dzong covered in snow, Thimpu. Bhutan. | Snowy roof of Tashichho Dzong in Thimpu. Bhutan. |
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| Tashichho Dzong on riverbank, Thimpu. Bhutan. | Stupa in front of Taschichho Dzong in Thimpu. Bhutan. | Looking across river at Tashichho Dzong in Thimpu. Bhutan. |
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