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Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is the third oldest Dzong in Bhutan.
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It is the third oldest dzong in the country after the Semtokha and Punakha dzongs, and played a significant role in Zhabdrung's efforts to unite the country.
The dzong has experienced disasters before. In 1837, the dzong was destroyed by a major fire and later rebuilt.During the time of Lam Neten Pelden Singye, the dzong was also damaged by a severe earthquake in 1897.
| Timeline: Wangdue Phodrang dzong |
1638 - Built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is the third oldest Dzong in Bhutan 1639 - Construction completed 1837 - Dzong destroyed by a major fire 1897 - Damaged by earthquake 2011 - Constructed separate living quarters for monks. Minor damages by earthquake 2012 - Renovation began with GoI funding 2012 - Wangdue Phodrang dzong was razed to the ground in a fire |
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| This article was contributed by Sonam Pelden, KUENSEL, Bhutan's National Newspaper 2012 |
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