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The rubble of Nepal

One year after a devastating earthquake, Nepal's frustrated residents are still waiting for the government to rebuild

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by Jackie Friedman
May 2, 2016

The Dharahara Tower, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in 2013 (left) was reduced to a stump on April 25, 2015.

(Ian Trower/JAI/Corbis,Turjoy Chowdhury/NurPhoto/Corbis)The rebuilding and restoration efforts would be enormous. And, unfortunately, one year later, much of the country remains in shambles.

April 26, 2015

Kalmochan Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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March 2, 2016

Kalmochan Temple.

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April 26, 2015

Bhaktapur, an ancient medieval city from the 15th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

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Feb. 29, 2016

Bhaktapur, Nepal.

April 26, 2015

Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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March 2, 2016

Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

April 30, 2015

The rubbles of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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March 1, 2016

The rubble of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

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April 30, 2015

Part of the Swayambhunath, a complex of ancient temples and shrines, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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March 2, 2016

Part of the Swayambhunath.

April 30, 2015

A damaged house in Khokana, Nepal.

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March 4, 2016

A damaged house in Khokana, Nepal.

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