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The medieval palace complex of Gorkha

Date of Submission: 23/05/1996
Criteria: (i)(iii)(iv)
Category: Cultural
Submitted by:
His Majesty's Government of Nepal - Min.of Youth, Sports and Culture. Department of Archaeology
Coordinates: Gorakhkali Village, Gorkha District, Gandaki Zone, 100 km west of Katmandu.
Ref.: 842
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Description

The site is a unique and spectacular hilltop setting. Monuments include the medieval palace, cave of Gorakhnath, Kalika temple and other monuments.

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