rising nepal s devastating earthquake left many of the country s iconic world heritage sites in ruins. perhaps most spectacular in its destruction, the derara tower, built in 1832 which allowed sight seers to view katmandu from 200 feet up. as many as 180 are believed to have died when it collapsed. google earth images compiled by the new york times show the dramatic impact on katmandu s durbar square where the temple built in 1690 was levelled. around the quake zone, several of the country s most important temples are no longer places of worship, no longer a draw for tourists, but simply piles of rubble. while the quake survivors remain the top priority you necessary co, the organization that names those world heritage sites, unesco has vowed its assistance to help nepal reconstruct. that is all for now. the ed show is coming up. good evening, americans, and welcome to the ed show.