- You may be looking for the race Nuvian.
The Noophians are an alien race that is well known for its lack of historical appreciation.
According to Noonian Soong, "If you brought a Noophian to Earth he'd look around and say, "Tear that old village down. It's hanging in rags. Build me something new, something efficient." But to a Human, that ancient wall, that old house, is a shrine, something to cherish." (TNG: "Brothers")