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In 2024, a lightning strike damaged Rome's Arch of Constantine, a monument commemorating Emperor Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 CE. Constructed between 312 and 315 CE, the arch stands 21 metres high and 25.6 metres wide, making it the largest surviving Roman triumphal arch. Notably, it incorporates spolia—reused sculptures and reliefs from earlier imperial monuments—symbolising Constantine's connection to past emperors. The arch's strategic location between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill aligns with the ancient Via Triumphalis, the route taken by emperors during triumphal processions. Over the centuries, the arch has undergone several restorations, including significant work in the 18th century and the late 1990s. In 1960, it served as the finish line for the Olympic marathon. (en.wikipedia.org)
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