Once again, another tourist has chosen to deface the Colosseum, disregarding its historical significance.

In an unfortunate incident, a Swiss girl has been reported to have carved her initials into the iconic amphitheater, following the recent incident where another tourist engraved his and his fiancée’s names onto the ancient landmark.

Local authorities have initiated an investigation after David Battaglino, an Italian tour guide, captured video footage of the incident, the New York Post reported.

The video, shared on Twitter by Italian news agency ANSA, reveals the blond girl, whose face is blurred, utilizing an object to carve the letter “N” into the wall. As the attention surrounding the act intensifies, she retreats.

Expressing his disappointment, Battaglino conveyed, “It is the first time I have managed to film an act of vandalism at the Colosseum, but in six years, I have witnessed numerous such incidents,” to the local news outlet.

The authorities are likely to take appropriate action in response to this act of vandalism, as they strive to preserve the integrity and historical value of the Colosseum.

Written by staff