报告题目：Proposals for Post Earthquake structural repair and Conservation of the 6^th Century Changu  Narayan Temple a UNESCO World Heritage Site
报告时间：2016年3月23日
报告地点：尼泊尔加德满都 尼泊尔学院
报告嘉宾：John Sandy，遗产保护建筑师

摘要：
Ever since Changu Narayan Temple was established in the 4th century A.D. It has suffered the ravages of time and withstood every challenge it has been subjected to - vandalism, fire and earthquakes. It is nevertheless still one of the most significant religious centers in the Kathmandu Valley and one of the most under developed of the seven World Heritage Sites in the Valley. In 1770, the main Changu Narayan Temple was damaged by fire and reconstructed on its original foundation, reusing much of its original wood structure. Over the centuries until today, the temple complex has managed to keep alive its historic traditions with special regular annual rituals maintained since the temple’s dedication in the 4th century.

When founded the temple was connected to a forest of Chaap (Michelia Champaca) trees, in which legend has it, that Narayan resided. Today there are only a few Chaap trees surviving. The recent earthquakes have caused severe damage to the temple complex and a major repair and conservation Programme is being developed to restore and enhance the Changu complex and its surrounding village.

John Sanday will describe the plans for the Changu Narayan complex and its community. Changu Narayan will be featured during the celebrations on World Wood Day, as a full sized wood model of the the Kileshwor temple shrine which is part of the Changu Narayan complex, and is dedicated to the Pashupathi Shiva, will be on display. John Sanday will also explain how this typical structure is common to most temples of the same Malla style and period.