Which are the oldest human settlements in the Kathmandu valley?
File: Ason, one of the oldest human settlements in Kathmandu Kathmandu valley is an amalgamation of three cities that geographically and culturally blend in well with each other. They all have their unique culture and traditions that attract people from all over the world. But more than the culture standalone, a long history of human habitation full of indigenous communities holds more stories. According to historical records, the three cities were predominantly full of Newa communities, with their settlements dating back thousands of years. These inhabitants are indigenous to the valley even today. Among the oldest Newa communities that have resided in the Kathmandu valley, some of them are introduced here. 1. Tokha Rasna Shrestha (left) performing as Milpu Lakhe with Bhakku in the streets of Tokha, on Sunday. Photo: Chandra Bahadur Ale In Tokha , there is the Kalyanottar community, which is believed to have migrated to the Kathmandu Valley from the historic Indian city ...