People visiting the ancient Mayan pyramids in Mexico were left outraged after one tourist decided to climb the historical landmark.

Posting to TikTok, user @angelalopeze uploaded the footage that exposed the woman alongside the caption: "This is so disrespectful… don’t mess with my Mexican people."

Castillo de Kukulcán (also known to some as El Castillo) is located in Chichén Itzá, Mexico, and is hailed as one of the new seven wonders of the modern world. Spanning 181 square feet, the incredible structure was built by the Mayans from the 9th to 12th century AD and is dedicated to the serpent God, Kukulcán.

So you can imagine that a location so sacred would have strict rules in place for tourists - including a fence surrounding the historic monument. But it would appear that one woman believes those rules apply to everyone but her.

In the one-minute clip, the perpetrator can be seen walking up the steps before trying to enter the doorway at the top of the temple. She then comes out to a mob of angry tourists shouting at her, but unfazed, she continues to taunt them back.

At one point, she even dances on the steps as she's making her way back down.

By the time she reaches the bottom of the pyramid, the outraged crowd can be heard chanting that she should be "sacrificed" as a punishment for her crime.

The MercoPress clarified that there was a mix of chants, with some yelling "jail, jail, jail," while others shouted "sacrifice."

Some even called for her to be locked up immediately "because this woman does not respect the rules."

The footage then goes on to show people throwing things at her and trying to pull off her hat while the booing continues.

The viral video has now been viewed over three million times since it was posted, and social media users were just as unforgiving as the mob at the scene.

"That s*** it so f****** disrespectful, I love how they where saying 'cárcel [jail],'" wrote one user.

"I’ve been and I literally could not imagine someone doing this. So disgusting and disrespectful," added another.

A third slammed the tourist as "entitled."

The National Institute of Anthropology and History banned climbing up the ancient Mayan pyramids in 2008 and even placed hefty fines that can range between $2,550 and $5,115, for those who don't abide by the rules.

While people could previously climb the ancient structure, the new regulation came into effect in order to help preserve the landmark for future generations.

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A tourist was met with a wave of angry locals after he decided to climb the world wonder Chichen Itza in Mexico.

The shocking moment was captured on video which has been shared widely on social media.

Tourists watched the scene unfold during a visit to the 82-foot ancient pyramid in Yucatán, per Fox News.

Footage shows the man sprinting up the steep steps of the sacred structure as onlookers gathered at the bottom, booing and heckling him.

Some people in the crowd shouted at the man, calling him an “idiot” and “stupid”, while one woman can be heard yelling: “You are not allowed to go up the temple!”

A security guard is seen scaling the pyramid in an attempt to stop the man, while others try to intercept him at the top.

Two guards can be seen running around the summit of the pyramid as the tourist disappears from view, reportedly trying to hide inside a chamber.

"He eluded us, even though we’re keeping watch on the western side of the temple," a National Guard member told Mexico News Daily. "He ran past us. He’s clearly in good physical condition."

As the 38-year-old German tourist was escorted out by members of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and the Mexican National Guard, tensions exploded.

A mob of tourists surrounded the man, some physically attacking him while others shouted that he should be “sacrificed” — a chilling reference to the ritual human sacrifices once performed by ancient Mayans atop the pyramid.

Guards tried to de-escalate the situation as the crowd continued heckling him during his removal. One video shows the man flanked by security personnel while being swarmed by furious onlookers.

Authorities later confirmed that two separate tourists had attempted to climb the pyramid that same day, with approximately 9,000 visitors present to witness the spring equinox event known as the Descent of the Feathered Serpent.

During this phenomenon, sunlight creates a visual illusion of a serpent slithering down the pyramid’s staircase — one of the most highly anticipated sights of the year.

The pyramid, also known as El Castillo, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and has been off-limits to climbers since 2008 to protect its historic integrity.

Violations can lead to fines under Article 55 of the Federal Law on Archaeological, Artistic, and Historical Monuments and Zones of Mexico.

The German tourist now faces charges and potential fines for violating the ban, per the Daily Mail.

He was reportedly removed from the archaeological zone and handed over to U.S. Marshals after being found at a hotel in Mexicali, roughly 2.3 miles south of the U.S. border, according to the Baja California Citizen Security Secretariat.

This isn’t the first time a tourist has caused chaos at the historic site.

In 2023, a Polish tourist who defied the same ban was met with instant vigilante justice when a bare-chested man in shorts and sandals struck him over the head with a large wooden stick as he descended the steps.

The Polish man, said to have been fined after spending about 12 hours in custody, was stunned by the blow and shielded his head with his hands. He later told authorities he had climbed the pyramid to take photos for social media.

The Temple of Kukulcan — formally known to archaeologists as Chichén Itzá Structure 5B18 — features four staircases with approximately 91 steps each and dominates the center of the ancient Mayan city.

Despite repeated warnings and signs, some tourists continue to risk fines, arrest, and public humiliation for the sake of a photo — but judging by the crowd’s reaction this time, locals are no longer waiting for authorities to respond.

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Disturbing footage shows the moment a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán pyramids.

The attack unfolded on Monday (April 20) at the ancient archaeological site near Mexico City.

In a video circulating online, believed to have been filmed by a tourist, the suspect can be seen moving around with a mask and backpack before crouching down and reaching inside.

The clip then cuts to visitors descending the steps, moments before two gunshots ring out, sending people running for cover among the stone structures.

Police confirmed that a 32-year-old Canadian woman was killed in the attack, while at least six others were wounded by gunfire, including tourists from Colombia, Brazil, and the United States.

Seven more people were injured in the rush to escape, with victims from Russia, Colombia, Brazil, and the US treated at the scene, per BBC News.

Witness Laura Torres described the terrifying moment the shooting began, saying she heard more than 20 shots.

"First it was sporadic, then one shot after another, then sporadic again," she told La Jornada, adding she believed the attacker used a handgun, per The Guardian.

The gunman later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials identified him as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez, a Mexican citizen from Mexico City.

There was a shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico on Monday. Credit: VW Pics / Getty

Lone Attacker With Disturbing Influences

Investigators say the attacker acted alone, with no links to cartel violence.

"The aggressor planned and carried out the attack on his own and there is absolutely no indication at this point that he had any external help or that any other individuals were involved in this incident," Attorney-General José Luis Cervantes Martínez said.

Police recovered a handgun, a knife, ammunition, and disturbing materials that included "literature, images, manuscripts apparently related to acts of violence which are known may have occurred in the United States in April 1999".

A witness also claimed the attacker referenced Columbine, the 1999 US school shooting, during the incident.

Prosecutors say the evidence points to "a psychopathic profile of the attacker, characterised by a tendency to imitate situations that occurred in other places, at other times, and involving other individuals - this tendency can be referred to as copycat behavior".

A Canadian tourist was killed and several people were injured during a shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological site. Credit: Anadolu / Getty

The attack has sent shockwaves through Mexico and beyond, particularly as the country prepares to co-host the football World Cup in June.

Canada’s foreign minister Anita Anand described the incident as "a horrific act of gun violence," while President Claudia Sheinbaum said on X: "What happened today in Teotihuacán deeply pains us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the affected individuals and their families. We are in contact with the Canadian embassy."

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An influencer has been widely condemned on social media after she was filmed posing while sitting on the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, Germany.

TikTok account that goes by the handle @influencersinthewild shared the video of a woman, sitting on one of the concrete slabs of the memorial, wearing a black sports bra and leggings. She appeared to be getting ready to pose for the photographer that was with her.

The photographer then gave her instructions, and the woman leaned back, moving her hair to avoid it being messed up by the wind.

Unbeknownst to them, they were being filmed and a woman can be heard talking about the pair, saying: "I'm horrified beyond words".

The footage has garnered millions of views on the social media platform, with many labeling the influencer as "insensitive".

At the time of writing, over 1.7 million people have liked the post, and it has received more than 30.5K comments.

One outraged critic wrote: "Notice how everyone is staring at her bc it is so disrespectful [sic]," while another added: "the people saying 'the artist said it's ok to take photos' are completely missing the point of why this is disrespectful."

A third added: "'I'm horrified beyond words. That sums it up."

The latter comment refers to a statement made by the architect, Peter Eisenman, back in 2017, in response to a surge in people taking selfies at sites such as the Holocaust memorial.

"To be honest with you I thought it was terrible," he said, per the BBC. "People have been jumping around on those pillars forever. They've been sunbathing, they've been having lunch there and I think that's fine.

"It's like a catholic church, it's a meeting place, children run around, they sell trinkets. A memorial is an everyday occurrence, it is not sacred ground."

The Holocaust Memorial, which is also known as The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, was designed by Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold.

It opened in Berlin in 2005 in order to honor the memory of Jewish victims of the Holocaust during World War II, and its design includes 2,711 concrete slabs of different sizes, spanning 19,000 square meters.

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Per Al Jazeera, an Egyptian court has sentenced five female social media influencers to two years in jail each on charges of violating public morals.

This comes after Haneen Hossam, Mowada al-Adham and three others posted footage on popular video-sharing app, TikTok.

According to the publication, the ruling, which can be appealed, included a fine of 300,000 Egyptian pounds ($18,750) for each defendant.

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Haneen Hossam, who is 20-years-old and a Cairo University student, was charged for purportedly encouraging young women to meet men through a video app and build friendships with them. She received a fee according to the number of followers watching these chats.

TikTok and Instagram influencer, Mawada al-Adham, had at least two million followers and was accused of posting indecent photos and videos to social media.

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The three other women were charged with helping Hossam and Al-Adham manage their social media accounts, per the public prosecution.

Al-Adham's lawyer, Ahmed el-Bahkeri, has since confirmed the sentences and asserted that they would appeal the verdict.

El-Bahkeri said the young women were facing separate charges over the sources of their funds.

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"The verdict is shocking, though it was expected. We will see what happens on appeal," women's rights lawyer, Intissar al-Saeed, has said. "It is still a dangerous indicator ... Regardless of the divergent views on the content presented by the girls on TikTok, it still is not a reason for imprisonment."

Several human rights have taken to social media to condemn the sentences. A hashtag trending in Arabic, which translates to "with the permission of the Egyptian family", has been used online in a bid to draw attention to the arrests and demand the release of the female influencers.

A petition was also launched on Change.org demanding the release of the influencers with more than 1500 signatures at the time of writing.

"We are a group of women calling on state authorities to stop targeting women on TikTok. We call on the National Council for Women to provide legal support for Haneen Hossam, Mawada El-Adham, Menna AbdelAziz, Sherry Hanem, Nora Hesham, Manar Samy, Reenad Emad, Hadeer Hady, and Bassant Mohamed," the petition reads.

In recent years, Egypt has cracked down on female singers and dancers for online content that is deemed too provocative.