The Golden Gate (Sun Dokha), Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal

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Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal. 1st February, 2014. The Golden Gate (Sun Dokha) is one of the Royal Palace entries. It is topped by a magnificent torana. The doorposts are adorned deities in the round, depending on specific technical brass. © Bernard Menigault / Alamy Stock Photo

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Size: 3648px × 5472px
Location: Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Bagmati, Nepal
Photo credit: © bernard menigault / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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