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Thousands of man-made caves carved into Nepal’s Upper Mustang cliffs still puzzle archaeologists today. Built high above the ground, they suggest a lost purpose—what were they protecting, hiding, or preserving?
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Read more:https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/archaeological-mystery-10000-or-more-caves-were-dug-himalayas-over-2000-years-021570

UNESCO: Preserving 200-800 years old Newari Manuscripts for the Future. “Nepal faces a twofold challenge in conservation: a lack of specialized facilities and a limited understanding of modern preservation practices. Many precious documents are stored in subpar conditions—often in glass cabinets or on open shelves exposed to high humidity, insects, and fungi. Even highly revered texts like […]