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Rome's newly appointed Colosseum director has moved swiftly to dispel rumours that the ancient landmark is set to host electronic dance music parties.
Simone Quilici, who recently took the helm of the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum, found himself setting the record straight after an interview about bringing concerts to the nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheatre was widely misinterpreted.
Social media quickly amplified the initial report, with numerous accounts proclaiming "massive raves" were imminent, often accompanied by AI-generated images depicting vibrant light shows emanating from the historic arena.
This swift online reaction, Quilici told The Associated Press, led to complaint
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