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Durbar Square, Patan before the earthquake #211448272
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The Durbar Square is a marvel of Newar architecture. The square floor is tiled with red bricks.[1] There are many temples and idols in the area. The main temples are aligned opposite of the western face of the palace.[2] The entrance of the temples faces east, towards the palace. There is also a bell situated in the alignment beside the main temples.[3] The Square also holds old Newari residential houses. There are other temples and structures in and around Patan Durbar Square built by the Newa People. A center of both Hinduism and Buddhism, Patan Durbar Square has 136 `bahals` courtyards and 55 major temples.The square was heavily damaged by the earthquake in April 2015.
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