Did you know the Arch of Constantine in Rome is basically a giant recycling project? ♻️ Instead of carving all-new art, Roman builders reused reliefs and statues from earlier emperors — that’s why you’ll spot mismatched scenes: barbarians on one side, circular medallions, square reliefs, all from different times in Rome’s history. It’s a monument to victory, but also a patchwork of Rome’s past. 🏛️ 👉 Want to explore the Colosseum and its neighboring Arch of Constantine with us? Link in bio. 💬

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22K views · 21 reactions | The Arch of Constantine in Rome, built in 315 AD, has been left damaged by a lightning strike after a powerful storm. The Arch stands next to Rome’s Colosseum and was constructed in honor of Constantine the Great - the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. After lightning struck the Arch, a block of 1,700 year-old marble tumbled to the ground. Repairs are underway. #Rome #Storm #Lightning #Colosseum #Romans #Constantine | CGTNEurope | Facebook