Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine Damaged by Lightning

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine Damaged by Lightning
Fragments of Constantine's Arch lie on the ground after lightning struck it during a storm in Rome on Sept. 3, 2024. (Alberto Lingria/Reuters)
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ROME—The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities said on Tuesday.

In a statement to Reuters, which first reported on the accident, the Colosseum Archaeological Park confirmed that the monument was hit by lightning.