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ASI Protected
Swayambhunath Stupa
Kathmandu, Bagmati
5th Century CE
Ancient Buddhist stupa on a hill overlooking Kathmandu. Called the "Monkey Temple" for its large monkey population. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Misc Historic
- Style
- Nepali Stupa
- Primary Deity
- Buddha
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Monkey Temple. UNESCO World Heritage. Kathmandu hilltop. Ancient Buddhist site
Architectural Features
Buddha eyesMonkey populationPrayer wheelsCity panorama