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๐Ÿฏ Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Archaeology & Antiquity Nepal Asia

๐Ÿฏ Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Medieval royal palace complex in the Kathmandu Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 06:30
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 (as part of Kathmandu Valley)
  • Located in Bhaktapur, approximately 13 kilometers east of Kathmandu
  • Royal seat of Malla kings from the 12th to 18th centuries
  • Significant damage from the 2015 earthquake; ongoing restoration

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a historic plaza in Bhaktapur, one of three major cities in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley ...

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