(31 Oct 2016) The third powerful earthquake to hit Italy in two months spared human lives on Sunday but struck at the nation's identity, destroying beloved landmarks that had survived the earlier jolts across a mountainous region of small historic towns.
There were no reports of fatalities - a fact attributed to the evacuation of sensitive areas and fragile city centres.
Nearly 8,000 people were moved to shelters or hotels following the quakes last week and Sunday, and Italy's Civil Protection agency was expecting that number to reach 11,000 by Monday morning.
The worst damage was reported in Norcia, a town in Umbria closest to the epicentre.
Two churches were destroyed - the 14th century Basilica of St. Benedict, built on the traditional birthplace of St. Benedict, founder of the Benedictine monastic order; and the Cathedral of St. Mary Argentea, known for its 15th century frescoes.
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