Fox News Latino: Doomsday Disaster! The so-called Mayan Apocalypse didn’t occur, but an ancient temple nearly met its end. Tourists in Guatemala for “end of the world” parties last week have damaged an ancient stone pyramid at Tikal, noted as the largest archeological site of the ancient Mayan civilization. “Sadly, many tourists climbed Temple II and caused damaged,” said Osvaldo Gomez, a technical adviser at the site to local media, to The New York Daily News. “We are fine with the celebration, but (the tourists) should be more aware because this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.” FULL STORY: http://fxn.ws/10jeE7i Original Facebook Status: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=104628022923934&v=wall&story_fbid=441065195946880 Sent via TweetDeck (www.tweetdeck.com)
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Shaniwar Wada – Historical Palace Fort
Pune is an important historical city in India. Here too, within city limits there are many protected monuments. Shaniwar Wada is one of them. It was built in 1746, destroyed by fire in 1828. In spite of destruction what remains is a strong big fortress, a reminder of the historical era of rise of Maratha empire and its fight with reigning Mughal empire. Sadly, its not well-maintained due to the cultural decadence of our mindset.
Old Synagogue Hidden in the Bylanes of Calcutta
It was so difficult to find this one. This protected monument is hidden admist chaotic old market lanes and bylanes. There are only handful of jews in Calcutta so its locked and opened rarely. Beautiful structure lost in the decadence of mad chaotic city.
Mad Decadence 