Priceless Artifacts Destroyed by Human Stupidity

Uncovering History: From Schliemann's Explosive Quest to Modern Day Destruction - Witness the race against time as ancient treasures fall victim to greed, negligence, and ignorance. Explore the shocking stories behind lost heritage.
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[@backwashjoe7864]

This is why you should always place a curse on your ancient artifacts.

[@littlerave86]

When visiting Teotihuacan several years ago, we met a barrier in front of the pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, whose steps are adorned by large stone heads of Quetzalcoatl and Tlaloc. Tourists would so commonly break off pieces of the statues to take home, that the authorities had to completely restrict access to the whole pyramid.

[@BacaryLasagne]

"Idiocy needs no introduction"

[@keithwalmsley1830]

Someone once asked Einstein what he thought was the difference between genius and stupidity , he pondered for a while and then said "genius has it's limits"!!! 🤣🤣

[@Whittz.Youtube]

So much of human history is destroyed by human stupidity

[@chimpinabowtie6913]

Perhaps worse is the mining/exploration industry which routinely ignores any archaeological evidence unearthed through their digging. If they inform authorities of any finds, their work must come to a halt immediately, for research to be done, so who knows what treasures have been blown up and ploughed through for the sake of a quick buck...?

[@emmaess9958]

Tragic. Unforgiveable in some cases. Maybe it would help us feel better to do a video on people who helped to save works of historic worth. The German who refused to blow up the Ponte Vecchio during WWII. The American who saved Chartres cathedral in that same conflict. The folks who saved Grand Central terminal in NYC. And etc. Even Notre Dame in Paris was under threat of being pulled down at one point. And Rockerfeller helped rebuild Reimes' cathedral after the Germans shelled it. Good things happen as well as bad ones. Keep hope alive!

[@amb163]

This hurt my heart to watch. Not only is crap like this happening every day, there is also a MASSIVE black market for artifacts of historical and scientific value that have been bought up and essentially hidden away, probably never to be seen again. Items that could answer questions about different cultures and the human race as a whole. I suppose at least they're still out there, instead of being destroyed by ignorance or malice... but still. UGH.

[@darinsingleton3553]

By allowing thoughtlessly malignant idiots to remain anonymous after perpetrating their acts of destructive stupidity, we almost certainly guarantee future acts of irreparable damage.

[@jrmckim]

While living in Japan, I witnessed so MANY tourists of all nationalities trespass into temples without any regard for rules or restrictions. Most monks are passive and did their best to keep people out of certain areas. Even going so far to trample the memorial for the crash of Japan Airlines 123 where 500 lost their lives. People will literally do anything for a selfie...

[@xessenceofinsanityx]

How about the time Rio Tinto blew up at 46,000 year old indigenous Australian site? How many places in the world can boast evidence of nearly 50 millennia of continual use...and they called the vandalism a 'misunderstanding'

[@ashb7846]

That last one of “we’re waging war against stone” as a flippant disregard of their behavior makes me think of people who say “Why do you care? We’re not technically hurting anyone?” And the response I think of is “Well why then do you care since you’re also not helping anyone?”

[@nomdeguerre7265]

The Venetian/Frankish sack of Constantinople probably deserves several episodes all by itself..... I once worked a field school in New Mexico. It was an ancient archaic seasonal processing site. We arrived one day to find a huge hole right in the site, exposing the skeleton of a burial. The 'pot hunters' had taken the skull and left the rest scattered in the hole. If that skull cursed them for the rest of their lives, they deserved it.

[@lucasamarante281]

Part.2

[@zyvernious]

Honestly that last one made me, SEETHINGLY MAD, I'm hella agnostic and do believe religious site and artifacts should be preserved at all cost

[@phlebgrl6064]

People show such a lack of respect for historical artifacts, from trying to take ridiculous selfies, to climbing up pyramid steps clearly marked as sacred or forbidden. I believe that the punishment for such disrespect should be much harsher than it is now, otherwise people will continue this shameful behavior.

[@ceres5177]

At this point it seems like human nature to destroy our own past, whether with malicious purpose or completely on accident.

[@teng029]

It's amazing to me that all it takes is a very small act by stupid people to ruin anything for everyone else..

[@solleytara]

They need to fine these companies millions of dollars so that it hurts their pockets or put a hold on their permits so that construction gets shut down immediately. I know it easier said than done but these relics and sites are priceless. Treat them that way!

[@beagleissleeping5359]

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, Ohio. The sight was nearly raised to the ground during WW1 to build an army base, but the commanding officer(s) made sure to build over and around the mounds so they could be restored later. 👍👍👍