Rome - Due to the heavy rains in recent days, water has also leaked onto the Altar of Peace (Ara Pacis) of the Roman Emperor Augustus in Rome. The monumental work, covered with stunning reliefs, is protected by a special glass structure designed by American architect Richard Meier. According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, water has been seeping through leaks in the glass roof of the Ara Pacis Museum, which is over 2000 years old. The cause is likely insufficient maintenance. The monument, which was expensively reconstructed by Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini, has now fallen victim to several days of rain affecting Italy. Museum staff even had to cover the monument from 9 BC with tarpaulins and temporarily close it. The Roman Senate dedicated the altar to Augustus after his return from a victorious campaign in Gaul. Now a representative from Meier's architectural office has come to Rome to find out how it is possible that water has been leaking into the modern building in the center of Rome just seven years after its construction. However, the leaks would reportedly have been registered in time if regular inspections had been conducted.
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