Plans to restore ancient Roman Colosseum meet with anger from Italian Restorers Association . Restorers allege privately-funded plans will use non-specialist builders to clean and restore amphitheater . Colosseum Director refutes claim , says restoration project is hiring architectural restorers , `` not just workmen . '' She said , `` We at Europa Nostra and anyone dealing with heritage would say that it 's wonderful to have private companies and individuals wanting to support heritage at a time when public budgets are being cut . '' The plan for the Colosseum, which was built in A.D. 79, has been a source of controversy since it opened nearly 2,000 years ago.
Plans to restore ancient Roman Colosseum meet with anger from Italian Restorers Association . Restorers allege privately-funded plans will use non-specialist builders to clean and restore amphitheater . Colosseum Director refutes claim , says restoration project is hiring architectural restorers , `` not just workmen . '' The plan for the Colosseum, which was built in A.D. 79, has been a source of controversy since it opened nearly 2,000 years ago.