Police in Shanxi Province’s Youyo County have arrested two construction workers for damaging a historic section of the Great Wall of China. The individuals are accused of using heavy machinery to create a shortcut through the iconic landmark, causing what state broadcaster CCTV has described as “irreversible damage”.
Built from the 3rd century BC to keep out invaders, the Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches over 5,000 miles. The damaged segment dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Footage broadcast on Chinese state television revealed a noticeable gap in the ancient structure.
Authorities were notified of the damage on August 24. They followed the team’s leads from the scene to Horinger County, where they located the suspects, both hired for a nearby construction job. A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the incident, according to the Shanxi Cultural Relics Bureau. The case is currently under investigation.
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