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Tradition and Modernity in Patan : The Paradox of Architectural Preservation in Nepal Handmade bags lapis lazuli symbolizes wisdom andAuthors: Niels Gutschow and Rohit Ranjitkar ISBN: 9789937733458 Binding: Hardback Excerpt from an Introduction This introduction intends to contribute to the debate sparked by conflicting and occasionally hostile viewpoints about the preservation and conservation of the tangible and intangible heritage of the Newars. We focus on Patan where the Department of Archaeology, the Heritage Unit (part of the Technical Department established in 1993), and the