The Kathmandu Valley, in particular, has a rich history of human habitation. Archaeological findings in the valley indicate that it was inhabited as early as the Neolithic period (around 7000 BCE). Over the centuries, various cultures and civilizations, including the Kirats, Lichhavis, and Mallas, have left their mark on the region.
The recorded history of Nepal often begins with the Kirat dynasty, which is said to have ruled in the 7th or 8th century BCE. The Lichhavi dynasty followed, and then the Malla period, during which the Kathmandu Valley was divided into several small principalities.
In the late 18th century, King Prithvi Narayan Shah of the Shah dynasty unified many of these principalities, laying the foundation for the modern state of Nepal. Throughout its history, Nepal has been a melting pot of various ethnicities, languages, and cultures, contributing to its rich and diverse heritage.
