The Preserved Ruins Of An Earthquake Destroyed Town
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After the earthquake shattered the town, the government was faced with the insurmountable task of cleaning up the place and providing shelter to those displaced. With more than 80% of the buildings in Beichaun leveled to the ground, this was proving to be a logistical challenge. It was decided that Beichuan would never be rebuilt, or even excavated, but would remain in its current state as a memorial.
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