Overview

• A 27-year-old Dutchman defaced a frescoed wall in the Herculaneum Archaeological Park with a black marker.
• The tourist was quickly identified and faces charges of damage and defacement of artistic works.
• Italian Culture Minister emphasized the importance of protecting national heritage and promised severe punishment.
• Similar incidents of vandalism at Italian historical sites have led to increased fines and penalties.
• Herculaneum, like Pompeii, was preserved under volcanic ash, making its ruins particularly valuable.