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In photos: Ancient Swayambhunath temple in ruins after Nepal earthquake

The Nyatapola temple, built in 1701, before and after the earthquake. Jackson Proskow / Global News

The number of dead has surpassed 7,000 people in Nepal after a devastating earthquake last week.

Aside from the human toll, the tremor also damaged some of Kathmandu’s historic structures.

READ MORE: Fate of Nepal heritage sites in question following deadly earthquake

Swayambhunath temple, which dates back to the 5th century, is one of at least 68 cultural heritage sites in Nepal that were damaged, according to UNESCO.

Global News Washington Bureau Chief Jackson Proskow was there and captured the devastation.

 

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