Geoquest

0 Comments | Current Events, Oct 3, 2003

Talk about crazy in love! Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo began building this gigantic palace in A.D. 631 to celebrate his marriage to a Chinese princess. It's the largest palace in the world and also the highest--it's set about 2.3 miles above sea level. This palace used to serve as the Dalai Lama's winter residence and the center of local Tibetan rule. The golden-roofed building has 13 stories and more than 1,000 rooms, and that's not all. It holds more than 50 miles of antique murals and more than 10,000 statues. What is this palace called?

Solve this QUEST, and you could win a $25 gift certificate to Amazon.com! Send your answer, postmarked by October 10, 2003, to QUEST 2004, 200 First Stamford Place, P.O. Box 120023, Stamford, CT 06912-0023. Be sure to include your name, school name, and address. Good luck!