Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2016 shows the damaged 13th-century Basilica of Saint Benedict, the very symbol of Norcia, central Italy. Some three weeks have passed since a quake of a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale hit Norcia and the broader mountainous area around it on Oct. 30. It was the strongest seismic event to strike Italy since 1980. Villages and hamlets around Norcia were badly affected, if not totally wiped out. Yet, the will of people in the Umbria region to overcome the emergency and return to life as soon as possible was palpable. (Xinhua/Jin Yu)
Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2016 shows the remains of a destroyed house in Norcia, central Italy. Some three weeks have passed since a quake of a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale hit Norcia and the broader mountainous area around it on Oct. 30. It was the strongest seismic event to strike Italy since 1980. Villages and hamlets around Norcia were badly affected, if not totally wiped out. Yet, the will of people in the Umbria region to overcome the emergency and return to life as soon as possible was palpable. (Xinhua/Jin Yu)
Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2016 shows a view of the historical center of Norcia, central Italy. Some three weeks have passed since a quake of a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale hit Norcia and the broader mountainous area around it on Oct. 30. It was the strongest seismic event to strike Italy since 1980. Villages and hamlets around Norcia were badly affected, if not totally wiped out. Yet, the will of people in the Umbria region to overcome the emergency and return to life as soon as possible was palpable. (Xinhua/Jin Yu)
Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2016 shows the damaged bell tower in Norcia, central Italy. Some three weeks have passed since a quake of a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale hit Norcia and the broader mountainous area around it on Oct. 30. It was the strongest seismic event to strike Italy since 1980. Villages and hamlets around Norcia were badly affected, if not totally wiped out. Yet, the will of people in the Umbria region to overcome the emergency and return to life as soon as possible was palpable. (Xinhua/Jin Yu)
Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2016 shows a damaged house in Norcia, central Italy. Some three weeks have passed since a quake of a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale hit Norcia and the broader mountainous area around it on Oct. 30. It was the strongest seismic event to strike Italy since 1980. Villages and hamlets around Norcia were badly affected, if not totally wiped out. Yet, the will of people in the Umbria region to overcome the emergency and return to life as soon as possible was palpable. (Xinhua/Jin Yu)
