Por-Bazhyn, Mountain fortress in Tere-Khol Lake, Russia.
The rectangular fortress spans 4.14 hectares on an island within Tere-Khol Lake, featuring outer walls that reach 10 meters in height.
The Uyghur Khaganate constructed Por-Bazhyn between 770 and 790 CE, later transforming the palace complex into a Manichaean monastery.
The structure incorporates traditional Chinese construction methods from the Tang Dynasty, including the hangtu technique and specific architectural elements.
Visitors must arrange special transportation to reach the remote site, located 8 kilometers west of Kungurtuk village at 1,300 meters above sea level.
Multiple earthquakes throughout history affected the fortress, with the first occurring during its construction phase in the eighth century.
Location: Tuva
Inception: 777
Founders: Uyghur Khaganate
GPS coordinates: 50.61500,97.38472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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