Rani Pokhari
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For the village in Nepal, see Ranipokhari, Nepal.
Rani Pokhari (Nepali: रानी पोखरी; lit. queen's pond), originally known as Nhu Pukhu (Newar: न्हू पुखू; lit. new pond), is a historic artificial pond located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal.[1] The square-shaped tank dates from the 17th century, and was built on the eastern side of the then city limits. It lies just outside a former city gate. The pond is one of Kathmandu's most famous landmarks and is known for its religious and aesthetic significance. Its dimensions are 180m by 140m.[2]
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Rani Pokhari | |
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रानी पोखरी (Nepali) | |
Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Coordinates | 27.707847°N 85.315447°E / 27.707847; 85.315447 |
Type | Pond |
Built | 1670; 354 years ago |
Surface area | 7.7 acres (3.1 ha) |
Water volume | 30,000,000 litres (6,600,000 imp gal; 7,900,000 US gal) |
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