Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Euronews
Euronews
Stefania De Michele

Olive harvesting at the Colosseum: a plantation in Roman ruins in the heart of the city

In the heart of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, amidst columns, ruins and the constant coming and going of tourists from all over the world, The olive harvest has become an increasingly familiar and symbolic scene.

Under the olive trees, green nets stretched out on the ground collect the fruit as it falls after being picked, while the crates are filled one after another and the work blends into the site’s unique archaeological landscape.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.