In pics: Postcards from Nepal now tell a tale of destruction

Postcards are at once a cheap communication tool and a lovely souvenier- one that tourists gift themselves or close family and friends.

Postcards are at once a cheap communication tool and a lovely souvenier- one that tourists gift themselves or close family and friends.

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The earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25 razed towering structures that were a symbol of the Nepalese culture and heritage. Nepal's postcards are now a record of history and reminder of the extent of damage that the country suffered.

Here are a few pictures that our photographer Gurinder Osan shot in the Himalayan nation.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square

Baudhyanath Stupa