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

(Image credit: The Associated Press)

(Image credit: (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.)

(Image credit: Kalmochan Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.)

(Image credit: Kalmochan Temple.)

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

(Image credit: Bhaktapur, Nepal.)

(Image credit: Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal.)

(Image credit: Bhaktapur Durbar Square.)

(Image credit: The rubbles of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.)

(Image credit: The rubble of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.)

(Image credit: Part of the Swayambhunath, a complex of ancient temples and shrines, in Kathmandu, Nepal.)

(Image credit: Part of the Swayambhunath.)

(Image credit: A damaged house in Khokana, Nepal.)

(Image credit: A damaged house in Khokana, Nepal.)
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