A tourist from the UK, Ivan Dimitrov, was caught on camera carving names into a wall inside Rome’s historic Colosseum. In his apology letter to the mayor of Rome, Dimitrov claimed that he had no idea of the monument’s age when he committed the act.
He expressed an understanding of the gravity of his actions.
A tourist named Ivan Dimitrov carved his name and that of his girlfriend, “Ivan + Hayley 23,” in the Colosseum using a key.
Someone filmed his actions in June and people criticized him for it. The police searched for him for five days and now he faces legal consequences.
Dimitrov sincerely apologized to Italians and the rest of the world in a letter published by the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero.
He admitted to being embarrassed, saying he only found out the monument’s age after the incident.
He praised those who cared with dedication and sacrifice for the historical and artistic value of the Colosseum.
Dimitrov, a 27-year-old believed to be living in Bristol, was recorded by another visitor, who scolded him and then handed the recording over to security officers.
The video was uploaded to YouTube and shared on social media.
If found guilty, Dimitrov could be fined up to 15,000 euros and face a prison sentence of two to five years. His attorney hopes the apology letter will help reduce his sentence.
The incident received condemnation in Italy and around the world.
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Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano called it offensive to anyone who appreciates the value of archaeology, monuments and history.
The Colosseum is a well-known symbol of Imperial Rome and the most popular tourist site in Italy.
It is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and is still the largest standing amphitheater today.
Construction began in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80.
The Colosseum is made of limestone, volcanic rock, and concrete. At its peak, it could hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators. It was used for gladiator contests, animal hunts, executions, battle re-enactments, and dramas based on Roman mythology.
The Colosseum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its outstanding universal value.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn