Lightning damages ancient Roman Arch of Constantine

Fragments of the Arch of Constantine lie on the ground after lightning struck it during a storm in Rome, Sept. 3, 2024. A man points at the damaged part of the ARch of Constantine after lightning struck it during a storm in Rome, Sept. 3, 2024.

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.