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Lightning strike damages Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine

Sky News Wednesday, 4 September 2024 ()
Lightning strike damages Rome's ancient Arch of ConstantineLightning has damaged a 1,700-year-old arch near Rome's Colosseum sending blocks of marble plummeting to the ground.
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News video: Italian authorities begin repair works on Arch of Constantine after lightning strike

Italian authorities begin repair works on Arch of Constantine after lightning strike 00:10

Tourists visiting the site Wednesday found some stray fragments, which they turned over to park workers due to concerns they might have fallen from the arch.

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Lightning Lightning Weather phenomenon involving electrostatic discharge


Rome Rome Capital and largest city of Italy

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Arch of Constantine Arch of Constantine Ancient Roman triumphal arch, a landmark of Rome, Italy


Colosseum Colosseum Ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy

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Visitors can also go under the Colosseum and see where the animals, slaves and gladiators were held before being lifted to the arena for the games.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:01Published

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