KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Authorities have begun excavating nine ancient wells in the Pashupati area to reintroduce them to the public.
Though various books have mentioned the presence of nine wells in the Pashupati area, highlighting their archaeological, historical, religious, cultural, and tourism significance, they had been lost over time. After growing complaints about the disappearance of these historically important wells, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-8, with support from the Department of Archaeology, initiated efforts to excavate and conserve them.
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Ward-8 Chairman Aasha Man Sangat, who also heads the municipality's heritage department, confirmed that the excavation of two wells has been completed, and conservation efforts are ongoing.
Based on information about two historical wells located near the Tamreshwor Mahadev Temple in Nawalitole and within the premises of the Indreshwor Temple in Jayabageshwori, excavation and conservation of both wells have begun.
Both wells were found buried. The ward office has also stated that efforts to locate and conserve the remaining seven wells are in progress.
