In China’s Shanxi province, police arrested a couple for attempting to destroy a historical monument. They had been cutting heavy stones from the Great Wall of China — a structure with over a thousand years of history — and selling them online.
According to Pravilamag, the Linfen city police discovered the case through a suspicious online marketplace ad. The listing stated: “Authentic brick from the Great Wall of China for sale. Price — 95 yuan (about 170,000 Uzbek sums).”
Once the investigation started, the suspects — Wang and Zheng — were arrested in Beizhonghuang village. They had been dismantling parts of the wall built during the Ming dynasty (14th–17th century) and selling them.
Reportedly, the couple had already sold over 100 stones to various buyers. Interestingly, some customers were so satisfied that they requested more pieces.
Were women the reason behind the wall’s construction?
As a reminder, previous studies suggest the construction of the Great Wall was driven by invasions from the nomadic Xiongnu people — whose armies included prominent female warriors.
This incident highlights the ongoing issues surrounding the protection of historical monuments in China. It's a pressing concern not only for China but for global heritage preservation.
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