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Vogon_Glory

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3. I was another of those who climbed to the top of the pyramid back in the day

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Thu Jul 10, 2025, 12:19 PM

Jul 10

When climbing was banned, I thought that the rationale given at the time sounded sensible: that mass tourism was causing too much wear and tear on the structure.

Banned because it’s hazardous to tourists, eh?

Maybe Ms. Tik-Tok can try doing selfies from the top of the pyramid at Tikal? Tikal is higher and the climb is steeper (I know because I’ve done it). What’s life without a little risk?

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Tourist booed and called 'disrespectful' for climbing ancient Mayan pyramid [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 10 OP

Well, markodochartaigh Jul 10 #1

Wow, I missed that it had been closed. I went to the top and into the temple in 1992. We sinkingfeeling Jul 10 #2

I was another of those who climbed to the top of the pyramid back in the day Vogon_Glory Jul 10 #3

Good malaise Sunday #4