Belize Noh Mul Maya Temple destroyed by (ignorant? lazy? greedy?) construction workers

Horrible news out of north Belize, here is the article — with photos — by Brad Lendon on CNN: “Ancient Mayan pyramid destroyed for road fill”

(CNN) — A Mayan pyramid that has stood for 2,300 years in Belize has been reduced to rubble, apparently to make fill for roads.

Local media in the Central American country of 334,000 people report the temple at the Noh Mul site in northern Belize was largely torn down by backhoes and bulldozers last week. MORE

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