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Scientists have discovered that biocrusts, a natural "living skin" of plants and microorganisms, are protecting the Great Wall of China by strengthening its rammed earth sections. These biocrusts, which include cyanobacteria, algae, moss, fungi, and lichen, enhance the wall's resistance to erosion and increase its structural stability. The study, published in Science Advances, suggests that biocrusts could be beneficial for the conservation of earthen heritage sites, challenging the conventional view that biological growth is harmful to such structures. The findings highlight the potential of using biocrusts in nature-based solutions for preserving cultural landmarks in the face of climate change.
Two construction workers in northern China severely damaged a section of the Great Wall by using an excavator to create a shortcut for their work nearby. The suspects have been detained, and authorities have stated that the damage caused is irreversible and poses a threat to the cultural relic's integrity and safety. The Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been subject to preservation efforts due to the disappearance of about 30% of the Ming Great Wall in recent years. The Chinese government has implemented regulations and penalties to protect the ancient structure from vandalism and unauthorized access.
Two individuals have been detained by the Chinese government for allegedly using an excavator to create a gap in the Great Wall of China, with the intention of making a shortcut. The damage has affected the structural integrity of the Ming-dynasty portion of the wall and is deemed beyond repair. This incident adds to a series of purposeful damages to world-historical landmarks, including a tourist defacing Rome's Colosseum.
Two construction workers have been arrested for allegedly using an excavator to tear a hole in the Great Wall of China, causing "irreversible" damage to a section dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The suspects widened the gap to create a shortcut for themselves, but their actions have been deemed destructive to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They have been charged with destroying a cultural relic, and the damage is said to have compromised the integrity and safety of that portion of the 13,000-mile span.