Wache Dzong
Wache Dzong is a dzong in Bjena Gewog in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan. The dzong was built in the 13th century by descendants of Sangdag Garton, son of Phajo Drugum Zhigpo. Reconstruction works for the dzong was started in 2011 by Khenpo Dorji and was later consecrated by the Je Khenpo on 7 January 2015.[1]
| Wache Dzong | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan |
| Country | Bhutan |
  Shown within Bhutan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°28′30″N 89°53′50″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Bhutanese Dzong |
| Founder | 13th century |
| Date established | Descendants of Sangdag Garton |
In 2012, Wachen Dzong was included in Bhutan's tentative list for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.[2]
References
- "His Holiness consecrates Wache Dzong". Bhutan Broadcasting Service. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- "Sacred Sites associated with Phajo Drugom Zhigpo and his descendants - UNESCO World Heritage Centre". Retrieved 2022-12-12.
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