Why is the Colosseum broken?

The damage to the Colosseum in Rome is attributed to several factors including natural disasters. The structure survived fires, lightning and even some of the earthquakes in the 5th century. This was until massive earthquakes in 847 and 1231 brought down some of the stones leading to the fall of the southern wall. read more

The Colosseum is damaged because of natural disasters, in particular, earthquakes. There have also been people throughout the ages who have broken away pieces of this great structure to keep as souvenirs. The Colosseum was built between 70 A.D. and 72 A.D. and took about a decade to build. read more

The ruins of ancient Rome were considered an excellent source of building materials during medieval times - including the coliseum. The removal of iron clamps holding the stone together, and the occasional earthquake didn't help either. read more

The Colosseum has been "broken" due to vandalism. All of its marble was stripped off to be used in other buildings during the Middle Ages. The structure also suffered many natural disasters in its almost 2000 years of existence. The Colosseum has been "broken" due to vandalism. read more