2 Aug 217 Jahr - 217 AD: Struck by Lightning
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In 217 AD on August 2 (the day of the Vulcanalia) the colosseum was struck by lightning causing a fire which caused a fire which lasted for days that caused significant damage to the amphitheatre and surrounding area. Emperor Macrinus was forced to conduct extensive repairs as only the skeleton of the former structure survived the flames.
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