Photos: The Nepal earthquake: Before and after

The Old Palace in Katmandu’s Basantapur Durbar Square before the quake, on June 28, 2011.

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April 27, 2015 10:41 AM PT

The devastating earthquake in Nepal severely damaged several UNESCO World Heritage sites in Katmandu.

Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square on June 28, 2011.

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Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square on April 26.

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square on July 21, 2011.

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Katmandu residents sit in Bhaktapur Durbar Square on April 26 after the earthquake.

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Basantapur Durbar Square on Sept. 12, 2011.

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Basantapur Durbar Square after the April 25 quake.

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