All eyes are on Italy these days as rescue workers and government officials struggle to save earthquake victims and to determine the amount of damage caused by Sunday night’s shake-up. Here at the eCool Compound, we spent yesterday thinking about those who lost loved ones and homes in the area around L’Aquila, where the quake was most intense.
This morning–after further tremors last night that were felt even here in Rome–we’ve arisen to the news that the majestic Baths of Caracalla were damaged in Sunday night’s earthquake. The extent of the damage is not clear, but both the New York Times and The Telegraph have articles quoting Angelo Bottini, superintendent of archaeology, who says that the Baths “suffered some damage” but that no other antiquities were harmed.
We’ll keep you posted as we hear about relief and repair efforts as we’re sure that some eCoolers will want to do what they can to help.
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