Perched on a hilltop in Kathmandu Valley just to the west of the capital, the Swayambhunath religious complex is one of Nepal’s most valued ancient sites.
The main Buddhist monument is intact, but many of the other historic temples and monuments surrounding it were badly damaged in Nepal’s earthquake.
Those parts of the Monkey Temple (as it is known, due to the animals occupying the hill) that have not crumbled, look like they might.
Salvage workers scour the rubble carefully, knowing there’s a chance they could find precious artefacts.
Swayambhunath dates back to the 5th century, and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus as well as Buddhists.
Across the Kathmandu Valley – the location of seven World Heritage Sites designated by the UN’s cultural heritage organisation UNESCO – it’s feared that at least 70 ancient, sacred sites as well as others around the country were severely damaged or destroyed.
“I think this is really a dramatic loss not only for the Nepali peo
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