Thousands of tourists from all over the world Sicon Itsay for Spring Equinox, It decided to climb into the temple of Kukulkan and violate two rules.
On Thursday, in separate incidents, two foreign tourists avoided safety and measured the pyramid known as El Castilo.
🚨 Tourism goes up to the Sichen Itsy Castle during Equinox
A tourist ignored the rules and climbed the main pyramid of Chichen Its in full light and shadow show.
Visitors were stunned for the descendants of Kukulkan … pic.twitter.com/mlzoivnm1j
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Those who come to the ancient Maya site in the state of Yukadan – Thursday was 8,000 to 9,000 Expected from 11,000 to 12,000 Friday To the true utterance – reacting by screaming angrily on scoflals.
One of the culprits, the 38 -year -old German, said that the crowd was physically confronted with the blood and got a blow on the forehead. Obviously, some people shouted that he should be “sacrificed” – a note Human and animal sacrifices Maya once took the Pyramid’s highest place.
The situation increased when the National Guard staff and the agents of the National Institute of History and History (InAH) were attacked when they tried to protect him from angry crowd.
“Even though we are taking care of the west of the temple, he has avoided us,” said a National Guard member who refused to give his name. “He has passed us. He is in good physical condition.”
A woman climbing in Kukulkan in 2022 “Lock her!” The incident echoed an atmosphere when he was shouting. And “Prison! Prison!” After her descent. “After illegally climbing the Kukulkan Pyramid, Sichan Itsay faces the angry gang of angry gang.” The next day Mexico News is a daily title.
Spring Ecuinox in Sichan Itsay is a significant annual event, which always attracts a large crowd. Most come to an event that is called The descendant of the snake with feathers, This happens when the sunlight creates a shade that resembles a snake landing on the stairs of the sunlight.
Ground Ecvinex project Includes activities from March 20 to March 24.
However, it includes climbing the stairs UNESCO World Heritage Site And one by one The new seven wonders of the world – An act of prohibited since 2006 to protect the structure.
On Thursday the culprits were handed over to the authorities, facing fines under Article 55 of the Federal Act on Archaeological, Arts and Historical Memories and Mexico Zones.
The German man is said to have tried to hide in the pyramid room, but eventually taken by Ina guards.
