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Heritage Buildings and Reconstruction in Bhaktapur & Patan, Nepal, April 2015

Heritage Buildings and Reconstruction in Bhaktapur & Patan, Nepal, April 2015

Taken on 2015-06-04

Bhaktapur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient capital of Nepal, it is home to numerous architectural and artistic marvels in the form of temples and palaces. After the 2015 Nepal Earthquake, many of these ancient buildings collapsed along with homes in the neighbourhood, However, many of them are still intact although they may have varying levels of structural damage. Relief tents have been erected in the squares and other open spaces for those who have lost their homes. These photos show a square which has two standing temples amidst a lot of rubble. One cannot enter these temples yet for fear of structural damage/ a violent aftershock. One can see two Chinese Red Cross relief tents in the square between the temples.

Uploaded by supriyaa on 2015-06-08

Reconstruction After Nepal Earthquake: Patan Darbar Square, Nepal, April 2015

Reconstruction After Nepal Earthquake: Patan Darbar Square, Nepal, April 2015

Taken on 2015-06-04

A World Heritage Site, Patan Darbar Square boasts an astonishing collection of architectural marvels. The buildings were damaged during the Nepal Earthquake in 2015. More than a month later, rapid reconstruction and re-enforcement is taking place. Some ancient temples and monuments are still intact. The square has been cordoned off. Many buildings are surrounded by wooden beams as a form of support whilst labourers and security forces work to ensure the safety of the heritage buildings. The Patan Darbar Square, one of the capital city's major tourist attractions, is expected to reopen soon.

Uploaded by supriyaa on 2015-06-08

Life Among the Ruins; Gaza, Palestine, May 2015

Life Among the Ruins; Gaza, Palestine, May 2015

Taken on 2015-05-21

"One year ago, Gaza was targeted in a major 50-day Israeli military operation. More than 2 000 Palestinians were killed, and a third of the population was internally displaced, with thousands of homes and buildings destroyed or damaged. Key infrastructure, including Gaza’s only power plant, its electricity network and water and sanitation facilities, were badly damaged. The impact on the Palestinian territory – already affected by an eight-year Israeli blockade – preventing the freedom of movement of people and goods, has been devastating. Today, nearly 80% of the population relies on international aid, with poverty rates increasing and unemployment recorded at 43% at the end of 2014. The European Commission is supporting the affected population through projects to provide essential water, health and sanitation, shelter assistance, food security, protection and livelihoods assistance. Our colleague Caroline Gluck has been to Gaza to see how people are attempting to rebuild their lives. " European Commission DG ECHO

Source: EU/ECHO/Caroline Gluck / Flickr

Uploaded by RFrost on 2015-12-18

Destroyed Village in Dhading district, Nepal, May 2015

Destroyed Village in Dhading district, Nepal, May 2015

Taken on 2015-05-04

A huge aftershock of the 25 April earthquake destroyed many more parts of the country, like this village in Dhading district, on 26 April.

Source: International Organisation for Migration

Uploaded by supriyaa on 2015-05-06

Structural Devastation from 'Gorkha Earthquake' in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 2015

Structural Devastation from 'Gorkha Earthquake' in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 2015

Taken on 2015-04-30

On 25 April 2015, two earthquakes struck Nepal in quick succession. They devastated the small, mountainous South Asian country.

Source: ReSurge International

Uploaded by supriyaa on 2015-05-06

Reconstruction of the Historic Bam Citadel After Quake, Iran, 2009

Reconstruction of the Historic Bam Citadel After Quake, Iran, 2009

Taken on 2009-12-10

The 2003 Earthquake in Bam destroyed more than 80 percent of this historic citadel. As a World Heritage Site, several countries are cooperating in the reconstruction. Japan, Italy, and France are among countries which cooperated from the beginning. Japan has granted some US$1.3 million to Iran for the reconstruction, and has supported this project by sending equipment and creating the 3D plan of Bam Citadel to increase the accuracy of the renovation. Italy has funded US$300,000, and has dispatched a team of experts to restore the citadel's main tower. France has provided the map of Bam Citadel. The World Bank has also granted a large sum of money to this project.

Source: Ninara/Flickr

Uploaded by SamiGoat on 2014-09-09