The LA Times reports on the deterioration of the ruins of ancient Rome (HT: Explorator). Among the recent problems:
- A 35-foot wall on the Palatine Hill, where Roman emperors built their lavish villas, collapsed. Fortunately, it fell in the middle of the night and not during the day, when it probably would have crushed tourists.
- Parts of the Colosseum, ancient Rome’s enormous amphitheater, periodically close because of flooding caused by rain. Signs warn visitors to take cover if high winds kick up.
- The breathtaking Golden Palace of Nero, opened to the public with great fanfare a few years ago, was shut down when authorities decided they could no longer guarantee visitors’ safety.
The problem is that Rome is a living city and the appropriate investment in maintaining the monuments is not being made.
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I skipped the Golden Palace when I was there last year, thinking I would visit it next time I was in Rome. Dang.
Hello Todd!
This is Robert Drouhard from IBEX ’01.
I have recently joined the modern world by getting internet access! It is very exciting to get back into the “know” on the goings on of IBEX. Great blog too!
I can’t wait to get back to Israel. Perhaps when I finally get my Master’s of Theology I’m working on and get a teaching position somewhere I’ll be able to get there. Well, se you around.
-Bob
P.S. When you see Mr. Shanks, tell him the new BAR is well, mostly garbage. Just being honest ;-).
Hi Bob,
Good to hear from you. If you’ll get me your email address, I’ll put you on the alumni mailing list.
Todd
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I also emailed the IBEX office…saw my name on the list of “Where are they?”
I hope it doesn’t all collapse before I get to see it…