The arch was built in the 4th century AD to celebrate the victory of Roman emperor Constantine over his rival, Maxentius
The damaged part of Constantine 's Arch is seen after lightning struck it during a storm in Rome , on Sept. 3.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.
The triumphal arch was built in the 4th century AD to celebrate the victory of Constantine – the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity – over his rival, Maxentius. “A lightning strike hit the arch right here and then hit the corner and we saw this fly off,” a tourist told Reuters, pointing to a large block of stone fallen to the ground.
“All fragments were recovered and secured. Damage assessments have already begun and the analyses will continue tomorrow morning,” the archeological park said.
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