The Jokhang in Lhasa's Barkhor Square was founded by King Songtsen Gampo, with design and construction attributed to Nepalese craftsmen. The infobox and history section give 652, while the lead says about 640. The infobox lists Vihara, Tibetan and Nepalese styles, and the text describes a Tibetan Buddhist style with Chinese, Indian and Nepalese influences.
The original build had eight rooms on two floors, and the second and third floors of the Buddha Hall were added in the 11th century. Wood and stone are the main materials, with gilded bronze roof tiles and Newari door frames and columns from the 7th and 8th centuries.
Renovations ran after 1409, in 1610 under the Fifth Dalai Lama, and again from 1972 to 1980. A fire on February 17, 2018 affected part of the eaved roof, and official reports said it was extinguished without relic damage. It is an active Gelug temple and pilgrimage site.
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