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The idea would be for Elon Musk to build a tall tower where the Dharahara stood, it can be a metal structure like in Paris, it can have solar panels. It would function to provide free WiFi across Kathmandu valley. He can have it called Musk Tower, if he wants. Or Mangal Tower, Mangal being the Nepali word for Mars. What say you, Elon?

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In Nepal you probably have to use locally available material. In the case of the hills, that boils down to use of stones. When stones collapse on you, that is bad news. The solution perhaps is to use cement instead of mud to keep the stones together. A few bags of cement might be enough for one family.

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There is also a need to rebuild the Dharahara. It has to be a new tower built in the 21st Century. It should primarily be used to beam free WiFi across Kathmandu valley.

I think the Japanese will do a good job of restoring the historical sites, as they have pledged to. They have the know how. Just make sure people don't take away any material!