Visitors Caught Scratching Their Names On Walls Of Humayun's Tomb, Video Sparks Outrage

UNESCO World Heritage Site Humayun's Tomb Defaced by Visitors Scratching Names

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has become the center of controversy following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media.

The footage, which has gone viral, captures multiple visitors defacing the historic monument by scratching their names and other markings on its ancient walls. The video shows some individuals going to extreme lengths, even climbing on each other's shoulders to reach higher sections of the walls for vandalism.

The clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: "Zero Civic Sense! Visitors climbing on each other just to scratch their names on the walls of Humayun's Tomb – a UNESCO World Heritage Site."

The incident has triggered widespread outrage across social media platforms, with users condemning the lack of respect for historical monuments and calling it a significant civic failure.

One concerned citizen commented, "People always yelling about fundamental rights but they don't remember fundamental duties. Article 51: Duty of every citizen to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture."

Another user expressed their dismay: "Shameful! If you can't respect our heritage, at least don't destroy it. Monuments deserve preservation, not your cheap graffiti."

A third commenter pointed to broader societal issues: "People themselves are immoral and lack the civic sense but will blame the politicians for loot and corruption. Have the people ever looked into themselves? Is working for the society or nation only the work of the politicians?"

Some users highlighted potential legal consequences, noting: "Report it. By law, damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site will give you up to 2 years imprisonment or up to 1 lakh fine."

Humayun's Tomb holds immense historical and architectural significance as the final resting place of Mughal Emperor Humayun. Constructed between 1565 and 1572 under the commission of Empress Bega Begum, the emperor's widow, it represents a pioneering example of garden tomb architecture in India and showcases masterful Mughal design.

The monument features distinctive red sandstone and white marble elements, blending Persian and Indian architectural styles. As a popular tourist destination, it attracts thousands of visitors annually and has been featured in numerous iconic films.