Italy's treasures and the terrorist threat

From the Guardian:

The Colosseum in Rome is to be cordoned off to the public behind metal barriers as Italy moves to protect its cultural heritage from the threat of terrorism.

Heightened security at the 2,000-year-old amphitheatre is among a number of preventive measures being implemented across the country after last month's terror attacks in London.

As well as increasing security at airports, train and bus stations, Italy has also had to examine how to protect its treasure trove of antiquities.

Even brief contemplation of the problem makes one want to throw up one's hands in despair. There's just too much in Italy, everywhere. If the iconoclasts do decide to attack, it will not be pretty.

Posted by David on August 19, 2005 9:46 PM