Lightning struck Rome’s Arch of Constantine close to the Colosseum throughout a violent thunderstorm, dislodging fragments of the traditional construction.
The fragments of Tuesday’s lightning strike had been instantly collected and saved by staff on the Colosseum Archaeological Park, authorities stated. The extent of the injury is being assessed.
“The restoration work by the technicians was well timed. Our staff arrived instantly after the lightning strike. All of the fragments had been recovered and secured,” the park stated in an announcement.
The lightning struck throughout a storm that toppled bushes and flooded streets within the Italian capital.
The honorary arch, greater than 20 metres excessive, was erected in 315 AD to rejoice Emperor Constantine’s victory over Maxentius after the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.
