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In pictures: 9/11 - Ground Zero through the years

Wednesday 11 September 2013 12:57 BST

In pictures: 9/11 - Ground Zero through the years

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September 2013: The wedge-shaped pavilion entrance of the National September 11 Museum, center, is located between the square outlines of the memorial waterfalls at the World Trade Center in New York

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September 2001: An aerial view shows only a small portion of the crime scene where the World Trade Center collapsed following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City. Surrounding buildings were heavily damaged by the debris and massive force of the falling twin towers. Clean-up efforts are expected to continue for months

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Today marks the 12th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in which 3,000 people were killed. Relatives of victims will be holding a memorial service and the names of those killed will be read out.

We take a look back at the development of Ground Zero over the years since 2001 and the tributes paid to those who lost their lives.

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