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(Created page with "Zhang Zhung or Zhangzhung (also Shangshung or Xiangxiong), is written according to the transliteration of the Tibetan word ཞང་ཞུང་. It is the kingdom and ancient culture of western and northwestern Tibet.The capital city, Kyunglong, is located on the edge of Lake Tangra Yumcoin, in today’s Ali region. The ancient Zhangzhung Kingdom created extremely high civilizations. It not only formed its own unique Zhangzhung characters, but also the birthplac...")
 
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==The Influence of Zhangzhung Culture==
==The Influence of Zhangzhung Culture==
Both ancient Zhangzhung cultures and religions have had a great influence on later generations. The well known [[Mount Kailash]] kora, worshiping the holy lake, kowtow, scattering Longda, hanging prayer flags, dispelling evil spirits with fire and smoke, Mani stones, Torma, Butter sculpture, Vajra knot, as well as Tibetan language, Tibetan Guozhuang dance, Thangka paintings, etc. are derived from the ancient Zhangzhung culture. The ancient Zhangzhung culture even influenced the cultures of many other surrounding countries and nations.</ref>[https://www.greattibettour.com/tibetan-culture/zhangzhung.html Zhangzhung: The Ancient Tibetan Kingdom and Culture]</ref>
Both ancient Zhangzhung cultures and religions have had a great influence on later generations. The well known [[Mount Kailash]] kora, worshiping the holy lake, kowtow, scattering Longda, hanging prayer flags, dispelling evil spirits with fire and smoke, Mani stones, Torma, Butter sculpture, Vajra knot, as well as Tibetan language, Tibetan Guozhuang dance, Thangka paintings, etc. are derived from the ancient Zhangzhung culture. The ancient Zhangzhung culture even influenced the cultures of many other surrounding countries and nations.<ref>[https://www.greattibettour.com/tibetan-culture/zhangzhung.html Zhangzhung: The Ancient Tibetan Kingdom and Culture]</ref>


==Kunlun Mountains, Mount Kailash and Rainbow Body==
==Kunlun Mountains, Mount Kailash and Rainbow Body==