Travel Reference
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Nepal
Through Time
According to Hindu mythology, Nepalese civilization traces
its roots to the “Age of Truth.” As legend has it, Manu, the
world's first human being and king of the world, is believed
to have ruled Nepal during this time. The territory over which he
ruled was known as the Land of Truth. It was a place that became
famous for spirituality, meditation, and penance during the Silver
Age. During the Copper Age, Nepal was a popular place for seekers of
eternal freedom and salvation. Today, this territory is known as Nepal.
The present time is referred to as the Iron Age, a period highlighted
by developments in science and technology. Neolithic tools found
in the Kathmandu Valley prove that humans have existed here since
before 9,000 B.C. It is possible, of course, that humans have occupied
the region for a much longer period of time. Other than as a point
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