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AFP - Tourists flocking to Guatemala for "end of the world" parties have damaged an ancient stone temple at Tikal, the largest archeological site and urban center of the Mayan civilization. "Sadly, many tourists climbed Temple II and caused damage," said Osvaldo Gomez, a technical adviser at the site, which is located some 550 kilometers (340 miles) north of Guatemala City.
"We are fine with the celebration, but (the tourists) should be more aware because this is a (UNESCO) World Heritage Site," he told local media. Gomez did not specify what was done, although he did say it was forbidden to climb the stairs at the site and indicated that the damage was irreparable
Critics complained that the event was really for tourists and had little to do with the Mayans. About 42 percent of Guatemala's 14.3 million residents are native Mayans, and most live in poverty and endure discrimination.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by Pirateninjah
Maybe because there aren't any pictures.
You don't believe there was damage?
Originally posted by Spike Spiegle
reply to post by Pirateninjah
Hello,
because the story is " fresh " under or hour so old...
I could not find anyway, and I am taking the articles word for the damages done.
If you can find any pictures of the damage done, you're welcome to post them here.
Thanks.
SS
Originally posted by Pirateninjah
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by Pirateninjah
Maybe because there aren't any pictures.
You don't believe there was damage?
Can you show me where I even implied that?
No need to get snarky buddy. Obviously people are going to want to see the damage. Is it a coke bottle on the ground? Are stairs missing? There isn't much to go by here.
Originally posted by Stormdancer777
I don't understand why people think a place of human sacrifice, is a good place to usher in an age of a higher level of spiritual understanding and attainment.