The Colosseum After the Fall of Rome

The Archaeologist

The Colosseum After the Fall of Rome

Following the decline of the Roman Empire, the Colosseum, once a symbol of grandeur and spectacle, fell into disrepair and neglect. Stripped of its former glory, the mighty amphitheater became a quarry for building materials, a fortress, a workshop, and even a makeshift residential area.Over the centuries, it weathered earthquakes, fires, and looting, yet its iconic silhouette endured as a testament to the resilience of ancient engineering. Desp…