Kathmandu Valley
The Kathmandu Valley (Nepali: काठमाडौं उपत्यका, Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 468: attempt to index field 'scripts' (a boolean value).), historically known as Nepal Valley or Nepa Valley, lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of South Asia and the broader Asian continent, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists. There are seven World Heritage Sites within the valley.[2][3]
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
 Kathmandu valley seen from Palanse, Bhaktapur | |
| Location | Province No. 3, Nepal |
| Reference | 121bis |
| Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
| Extensions | 2006 |
| Endangered | 2003–2007[1] |
| Area | 167.37 ha (413.6 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 70.29 ha (173.7 acres) |
| Coordinates | 27°42′14″N 85°18′31″E / 27.70389°N 85.30861°ECoordinates: 27°42′14″N 85°18′31″E / 27.70389°N 85.30861°E |
Historically, the valley and adjoining areas made up a confederation known as the Nepal Mandala. Until the 15th century, Khwopa was its capital, when two other capitals, Kathmandu and Yala, were established.[4] After the annexation of the valley by the Gorkha Kingdom, and subsequent conversion of the Valley as the capital of their empire, the designation of "Nepal" was extended to all the lands they had conquered.
Kathmandu Valley Media
Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Pashupati.
Mountain view from Kathmandu Valley
Dese Maru Jhya, the only window of its kind in the country
Maju Dega is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Basantapur Durbar Kshetra, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Narayanhiti Palace Museum which long served as residence and principal workplace of the reigning Monarch of Kingdom of Nepal. It was built by king Mahendra in 1961 following the design by Californian architect Benjamin Polk. After the 2006 revolution, this royal palace was turned into a public museum.
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References
- ↑ Royal Palaces of Abomey and Kathmandu removed from Danger List at UNESCO website
- ↑ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Kathmandu Valley". whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ↑ Rajendra S. Khadka Travelers' Tales Nepal
- ↑ Slusser, Mary (1982). Nepal Mandala: A Cultural Study of the Kathmandu Valley. Princeton University. ISBN 978-0-691-03128-6. Page vii.