{"id":3511,"date":"2009-04-06T18:55:37","date_gmt":"2009-04-07T00:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.genealogyblog.com\/?p=3511"},"modified":"2009-04-07T10:42:56","modified_gmt":"2009-04-07T16:42:56","slug":"state-archives-in-laquila-italy-destroyed-in-quake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genealogyblog.com\/?p=3511","title":{"rendered":"State Archives in L’Aquila, Italy Destroyed in Quake"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPDATE: April 7, 2009:<\/strong> The full extent of the destruction of historic buildings, churches, archives, and such in the area of the regional capital of L’Aquila is impossible to gauge at this time. It’s said that getting around in the city of 80,000 is nearly impossible, due to rubble. The death toll is now over 180, with 1500 wounded, and 17,000 homeless. Many have taken shelter with friends, otherwise this number would be much higher. A tent-city is set up on the outskirts of the community.<\/p>\n

Officials in Rome reported that the quake damaged the Baths of Caracalla, one of the most imposing ancient Roman ruins in the Italian capital, some 60 miles west of the epicenter.<\/p>\n

News agency, ANSA, reported that the Porta Napoli, built in 1548 in honor of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, was destroyed.<\/p>\n

See additional links at the end of this blog.<\/p>\n

April 6, 2009:<\/strong> Today’s earthquake in L’Aquila, Italy, reported to have killed 150 people, if not more, also caused tremendous damage to the medieval city’s historic structures. In just a quick Internet search, I found the following damage being reported:<\/p>\n