Swayambhunath--Monkey Temple
February 2nd 2008 Swayambhunath is one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal. It was erected by King MÄnadeva in the 5th Century. The site is Buddhist, but it is a place of worship for Buddhists and Hindus, and many Hindu kings have paid their respects at Swayambhunath.
The structure consists of a solid dome supporting a cubical structure with Buddha's eyes looking in all four directions.
The dome repre
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