Colosseum

Second-century building found near Colosseum may have been ancient Rome's firefighter barracks

The mosaic's design closely resembles one previously discovered in a firefighters' barracks in Ostia, the ancient port of Rome, about 30 km from the capital, the archaeological office said

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A worker cleans a mosaic floor uncovered during archaeological excavations at Villa Celimontana in Rome, Italy, in this handout image taken on July 30, 2026 and released on August 5, 2026.
The Parthenon Temple, the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

Adapting to heat: Will we soon see air conditioners at the Colosseum and the Acropolis?

A new study found that while heat affects visits to Southern Europe's heritage sites, tourists keep coming and adapt without reducing satisfaction,

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
A combination picture shows a firefighter throwing a piece of rubble (top), dust rising as a part of the Torre dei Conti tower collapses (middle), and firefighters covered in dust (bottom), after parts of the Torre dei Conti tower collapsed, in Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025.

Workers injured in partial collapse of medieval tower near Rome's Colosseum

The 29-meter Torre dei Conti, which suffered two collapses, stands at 29 meters tall.

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The Passage of Commodus in the Roman Colosseum.

A secret passage in the Colosseum opens to visitors for the first time

The corridor, attributed to Emperor Commodus who reigned between 180 and 192 CE, is infamous for its association with the cruel ruler who was passionate about combat in the arena.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF