China's Great Wall has been pierced by Genghis Khan, the Manchus, and now, allegedly, a couple of construction workers named Zheng and Wang who wanted a shortcut.
Authorities in China arrested two people for smashing a path through a section of the ancient wall, a cultural icon and United Nations protected heritage site.
The area of the breach was a broken-down section far from the restored segments most Chinese and foreign tourists are familiar with.
The pair wanted a shorter route for some construction work they were doing in nearby towns, the reports said.
The Youyu County government said the arrests were made after a report of the breach was received on August 24.
Persons:
Genghis Khan, Zheng, Wang, ”
Organizations:
Communist, UNESCO
Locations:
China, Nations, Youyu County, Beijing, Youyu