Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact in Peru

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone.

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According to the city's culture ministry, the incident caused 'irreversible damage' to the 12-Angle Stone, which was once part of an ancient palace.

A suspect was later detained and authorities said they believed the person behind the attack was intoxicated.

The stone is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the advanced stonework of the Inca civilisation.

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