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Sri Lanka still rebuilding after the civil war

Remains from the temple seen in the foreground during construction to rebuild the Mankumpan Pillayar Hindu temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. This temple was bombed and destroyed by the Sri Lankan army during the civil war and is now being rebuilt. Much of the reconstruction has been slow in Northern Sri Lanka due to lack of funds and international support. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#2354524
Date Taken	2 December 2017
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto

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