treasures of nepal

UNESCOHeritage SitesThe Kathmandu Valley is a treasuretrove of Nepalese culture, and animportant side of that culture isits architectural heritage which isrepresented in the numerous monumentsincluded and preserved within the sevenmonument zones in the KathmanduValley World Heritage Site.NyatapolaNepal’s rich mosaic of cultural heritages could belikened to a precious diamond having numerousfacets. The Kathmandu Valley is a treasure trove ofNepalese culture, and an important side of that cultureis its architectural heritage which is represented inthe numerous monuments included and preservedwithin the seven monument zones in the KathmanduValley World Heritage Site. The valley is replete withmarvelous creations in various shapes and forms ofart and architecture, extending even to a small stoneor a bronze statue. The fine woodcarvings in thetemples and houses are well-known throughout theworld. The exquisite temples, monasteries, stupas orChaityas, shrines, palaces, monuments and every otherarchitectural wonder of the valley are glorious culturaltreasures of Nepal as well as a heritage of the whole ofmankind. Nepalese architectural heritage is representedin the unique design of built structures like the pagodaand Shikhara-style temples, shrines, monasteries,palaces, individual homes, stupas or Chaityas (Buddhisthemispherical structures that do not contain the mortalremains of Buddhas or other holy persons), Sattals(wayside rest house), Patis (public rest house), Pauvas(one or two-storey public rest house), Dhunge Dharasor stone waterspouts, Dabalis or open platforms,Ghats or river banks, ponds, pillar statues, minarets ortowers, forts and so on.35