A fortified Monpa village in West Kameng, preserving stone gateways, traditional houses and a living cultural landscape high in the Himalaya.
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Thembang is a historic Monpa village enclosed by traditional stone fortifications in West Kameng district. The settlement preserves gateways, houses, sacred structures and community traditions shaped by centuries of Himalayan history. Its fortified Dzong and living cultural landscape are significant enough for Thembang to appear on India's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
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