Four sites of historical relics were awarded certificates of recognition, including the Potala Palace, the Norbulingka, the Tibet Museum and the Sakya Monastery.[Photo/China Tibet Online]

LHASA, Dec.2 (China Tibet Online) Altogether 158 historical relics have been included on the state historical relics list based on results released from Tibet’s general survey of its key historical relics in Lhasa on Nov. 27.

Four sites of historical relics were awarded certificates of recognition, including the Potala Palace, the Norbulingka, the Tibet Museum and the Sakya Monastery. It’s the fourth time Tibet has awarded certificates of such kind.

According to Zhang Bo, deputy director-general of the Tibet Culture Department, six sites of historical relics including the Potala Palace, the Norbulingka, the Tibet Museum, the Tibet Archives, the Sakya Monastery and the Drepung Monastery boast the largest number and the most variety of historical relics. The general survey on the number, content, history and protection of these six sites will advance the work surrounding ancient relics in Tibet, said Zhang. 　

Tibet began a general survey of historical relics in the entire region in 2008. Research results were published and applications to include relics on the state list were also filed. Ancient relics were also restored and digitized. The survey is expected to be completed by the end of next year. In addition, the books Introduction to Historical Relics in Tibetan, Catalogue of Ancient Literature on Drigung Kagyu and Catalogue of Nagri Historical Relics in Tibet will be published.