Watch How These 12 Amazing Landmarks Get Ruined By Tourists

Lascaux, France

The mere breath of tourists within the prehistoric cave of Lascaux in the Dordogne caused such irrevocable damage that it was closed indefinitely. The incredible display of around 600 cave paintings were discovered by teenage boys in 1940 and opened to the public in 1948.

Thousands flocked to see them, changing the caves’ atmosphere and causing algae and crystals to irreparably damage the artwork.

While you might not get to see the real thing, a spectacular and complete replica of France’s most celebrated cave art opened in 2016.

The striking center is set at the foot of the hill where the original cave art was found and is known as Lascaux 4.