Sacred Shangrilla, Land of Snows, Roof of the World - such names were given in the West to the mysterious Buddhist kingdom of Tibet, hidden from prying eyes among the Himalayan peaks. For many years, Tibet for scientists remained a closed world of monks and Buddhist shrines. The "holy city" of Lhasa - the capital of Tibet - only a few years ago opened its doors to tourists. Another book in the series "World Heritage Sites" introduces readers to the history of Tibet, its rich spiritual and cultural heritage.