Why is the Colosseum missing half of its structure today?
In short: The iconic ruin of the Colosseum is not a complete circle. This video explains the two primary forces responsible for its partial destruction: seismic activity and the influence of the papacy.
The degradation of the Colosseum is primarily attributed to two factors: earthquakes and the actions of popes. These forces gradually dismantled the massive amphitheater over the centuries, leaving behind the fragmented structure recognizable today.
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