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Colosseum in Rome was once ‘a riot of colour’

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

The Colosseum, the 2000-year-old symbol of ancient Rome, is usually thought to have been clad in shimmering white marble. But restorers have found traces of “a riot of colour”. “They’ve uncovered complex decorations, floral patterns in polychrome glory including azure, ochre, pink and green,” said the superintendent of the monument, Rossella Rea. “We’ve known since Read more