Reconstruction of heritage sites set to begin in Nepal

Key heritage sites in and around Kathmandu that were damaged one year ago by a devastating earthquake are finally set to be reconstructed, Nepal’s prime minister has said.

Khadga Prasad Oli made the announcement as he offered prayers at the 17th century Anantapur temple, which was damaged in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on April 25, 2015, along with more than 600 other historic structures.

More than half a million homes were also destroyed, but hardly any have been rebuilt.