Man Caught on Video Damaging Priceless Incan Relic
Peruvian authorities have released video footage of an individual vandalizing a significant Incan artifact in Cusco. The man was seen using a metal object to harm the 12-Angle Stone, a relic that once belonged to an ancient palace. The city's culture ministry remarked that the act resulted in 'irreparable harm' to the stone.
The suspect was later apprehended, with authorities suggesting that he was under the influence at the time of the incident. The 12-Angle Stone is not only a popular tourist destination but also a testament to the sophisticated stonework of the Incan civilization.
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