The Historical Sights We Lost In The Last 5 Years

We tend to take things for granted. We’re used to seeing beautiful nature and gorgeous architecture and tend to think that if it survived hundreds of years before us, it will be here for hundreds of years from now. But that’s just simply not true. If we don’t learn to take care of our surroundings we will ruin them and be left with nothing. Here are just a few of the beautiful historical things we’ve lost in the past 5 years. Let’s make sure we don’t lose any more.

1. Notre Dame Cathedral

The fire in Notre Dame Cathedral shocked the whole world and became a personal tragedy for every Frenchman. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture suffered from a severe fire on April 15, 2019. According to the police investigation, the fire began in the center of the roof of the cathedral. The causes of the tragedy are still being clarified. According to one version, the fire may be associated with the restoration work that took place in the cathedral.

Over its 8-century history, Notre Dame has been a religious, cultural and educational center not only for France but for the whole world. It inspired many prominent artists, survived several wars, political and religious conflicts. It’s incredibly sad that we were unable to protect it in the 21st century.

2. Rock Archways at Legzira Beach, Morocco

Two beautiful arches on the beach of Legzira were the symbol of Morocco until one of them collapsed in September 2016. A pile of rocks on the coast is all that remains of a natural miracle that attracted thousands of tourists to the beach. Some citizens believe that the local authorities were to blame for the collapse of the arch. A few months before the tragedy, people began to notice cracks, as well as small stones falling out of the arch. It was clear that sooner or later it would collapse. Local residents believe that the authorities could’ve strengthened the arch, but chose not to.

3. Azure Window

Azure Window was a natural arch on the island of Gozo in Malta. The 28-metre-tall rock formation, which consisted of a pillar rising from the sea joined to the cliff by a horizontal slab, was created by the collapse of a sea cave, probably during the 19th century. The final collapse followed a century of natural erosion, during which large sections of the limestone arch had broken off and fallen into the sea. Many believe it was inevitable.