At least 4,000 people have been killed and more than 100,000 left homeless in the worst earthquake to have hit Nepal in more than 80 years. Along with the ever growing loss of life, the disaster has obliterated numerous ancient landmarks, including former royal dwellings and Buddhist and Hindu temples. While the tragic human impact overshadows the destruction of ancient buildings, the cultural loss is also devastating.
A few of Kathmandu’s destroyed buildings and structures were UNESCO World Heritage sites, some dating back many centuries.
A Buddhist temple, the Syambhunaath Stupa, built 1,500 years ago sustained severe damage. The huge, white Dharahara Tower built in 1832, crumbled to the ground. The Daily Mail reported that scores of people trapped inside the tower died. Palaces and Hindu temples were in ruins.
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