Raves at Rome's ancient amphitheater? New Colosseum director sets the record straight

Raves at Rome's Ancient Amphitheater: Setting the Record Straight

The new director of Rome's Colosseum has rejected reports of hosting electronic dance music parties at the ancient site.

Simone Quilici, director of the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum, recently shared his plan to bring concerts to the almost 2,000-year-old amphitheater in an interview with an Italian newspaper.

“Massive raves” were imminent, multiple accounts trumpeted alongside AI-generated images of multicolor light beams shooting from the arena into the heavens.

However, Quilici wants to set the record straight: the Colosseum won’t be hosting any electronic dance music parties on his watch.

Author's summary: New Colosseum director rejects rave party reports.

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