Old Architeture of Kathmandu Valley

Dattratarya, Bhaktapur July 28,2017 Kathmandu Valley is the one of the oldest and unique city of Asia. Long ago Kathmandu valley was a huge Lake. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal was previously a huge lake. There’s a Mythological belief that Manjushree, a saint from China came to Kathmandu Valley. He cuts the hills of Chovar and drained all water outside valley. The reason behind Manjushree to come Kathmandu valley is to pay homage to Swoyambhunath.   Later settlement started, civilization grew inside the valley. The old inhabitants of Kathmandu valley are known as Newars/Newa. Kathmandu Valley started to develop during Licchavi Era (400 to 750 CE). Later, Malla Kings (1201–1769) won over Licchavi Kings and took over Kathmandu valley. During Malla Era, Kathmandu valley developed even rapidly. Kathmandu Valley was not divided into three city from beginning. The old city of Kathmandu valley is   Bhaktapur/Bhadhgaun/Khwopa. One of the Malla Kings had three Sons. He