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Nepal works to repair its cultural heritage after earthquake

Clip: 6/1/2016 | 7m 2s

As rebuilding begins, conflicts are surfacing between tourism and religious priorities.

The massive earthquake that rocked Nepal a year ago killed thousands and displaced many more, but it also left an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural heritage, destroying centuries-old temples and monuments. As rebuilding efforts begin, conflicts are surfacing between the economic aesthetics of tourism and local religious priorities. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.

06/01/2016 | Rating NR

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