Facade of the 8th century Church of St. Peter appears 2/7 heavily damaged by two earthquakes which hit this medieval Etruscan town late 2/6. More than 70 per cent of the old city, known 23 centuries ago as a symbol of the ancient Etruscan empire, was leveled or so badly damaged that buildings could not be saved.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Facade of the 8th century Church of St. Peter appears 2/7 heavily damaged by two earthquakes which hit this medieval Etruscan town late 2/6. More than 70 per cent of the old city, known 23 centuries ago as a symbol of the ancient Etruscan empire, was leveled or so badly damaged that buildings could not be saved.

United Press International · [ca. February 1971]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes Misc.

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