'The Destruction of Chartres Cathedral' by Alexander Gorlin

Anyone visiting India for the first time is taken aback at the number of centuries old heritage buildings that lie in various parts of the country. Once in a while we are appalled to get news of some over enthusiastic persons white washing some such monument/s with the seemingly good intention of renovating or saving it. I was surprised to find that such things sometimes happen in culturally sensitive countries like France also.

You may like to read the following article about Chartres, France. "The Destruction of Chartres Cathedral" by Alexander Gorlin

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