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RenterGotNoNBN t1_je7grtq wrote

Reply to comment by Korberos in eli5 why ancient historical buildings haven’t been kept up? Why are buildings like the Parthenon and the Colosseum in such disrepair? Greece and Rome/Italy have existed the entire time? by PickledSpace56

That's not the reason it was built - sure it commemorates the victory - but I heard a theory that it was used as a kind of show of wealth to underpin their economy - like a modern central bank.

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Zandrick t1_je8c9ys wrote

I don’t understand why you think those things are mutually exclusive

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Bill_Clinton-69 t1_je8kpim wrote

Some people just like to say 'No' to people. Even when they agree! It baffles me, but I think that's what's happening here.

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