In Pictures: Nepal's heritage sites, before and after the earthquake

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25 wreaked untold damage to many of the country's historic sites. Below are some notable locations shown before (taken on April 2008) and in the aftermath (May 20, 2015) of the devastation.

Patan Durbur Square, Kathmandu before the earthquake. PHOTO: AFP
Updated
Apr 24, 2016, 03:04 PM
Published
May 25, 2015, 02:30 PM

Patan Durbur Square, Kathmandu

Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu before the earthquake (top) and after the earthquake (bottom). PHOTOS: EPA, AFP

Basantapur, Kathmandu

Basantapur, Kathmandu before the earthquake (top) and after the earthquake (bottom). PHOTOS: EPA, AFP

Swayambhu Temple, Kathmandu

Swayambhu Temple, Kathmandu before the earthquake (top) and after the earthquake (bottom). PHOTOS: EPA, AFP

Dharahara Tower, Kathmandu

Dharahara Tower, Kathmandu before the earthquake (top) and after the earthquake (bottom). PHOTOS: EPA, AFP

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