18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Destruction of Man

A laborer rests before resuming the destruction of ancient buildings. The Kashi Vishwanath corridor project, while aiming to provide easier access to the temple, forced thousands to leave their homes against their will, risking their livelihoods.

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Date Taken: 01.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Varanasi, India
Copyright: © Richard Singh