The Eradication of Five World-Famous Destinations
Train Street (Vietnam) The attraction of the train street lies in the fact that people can sit, relax, drink coffee, and enjoy food next to the railway. Every time the train comes, people wash up on both sides of the road and take pictures. However, this area has been closed because of potential risks to visitors. The closure also caused mixed opinions. Some argue that the street improves income for the surrounding neighborhood, while most are released that potential traffic accidents are prevented. Photo: nguoiduatin Photo: flickr Nohmul Pyramid (Belize) This pyramid is listed by National Geographic World Atlas as one of the 15 most important points of the ancient Mayan culture. In 2013, several construction companies in Belize used excavators and bulldozers to destroy part of the pyramid to get limestone. As a result, 70% of the pyramids were destroyed. This pyramid is on private land but it is protected by the government. Therefore, those who destroy the...