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Circus Varianus
The Circus Varianus is located near the church of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and dates to the reign of Caracalla (211-17 CE). The track of the Circus was 577 m long and 132 m wide (superior to that of the Circus Maximus). This structure has been…
Colosseum
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium), is a large arena built in the 1st century CE. Begun in 70 CE by Vespasian it was finished by his son Titus and inaugurated in 80 CE. It was the biggest amphitheatre in the…
Colosseum
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium), is a large arena built in the 1st century CE. Begun in 70 CE by Vespasian it was finished by his son Titus and inaugurated in 80 CE. It was the biggest amphitheatre in the…
Colosseum
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium), is a large arena built in the 1st century CE. Begun in 70 CE by Vespasian it was finished by his son Titus and inaugurated in 80 CE. It was the biggest amphitheatre in the…
Gladiator relief
This relief fragment commemorates the victories of a gladiator. It dates from the 3rd century CE, and it was found along the Via Appia The victorious gladiator is depicted conquering a retiarii, a type of gladiator who fought with a net and trident. …
Ludus Magnus
The Ludus Magnus was one of the four training grounds for Roman gladiators in Rome. It was built by the emperor Domitian (81-96 CE) east of the Colosseum.
Mosaic panels depicting actors
These hexagonal mosaic panels were found in a countryside villa on the Via Aurelia dating to the early 3rd century CE. Each panel has a central image of two actors surrounded by floral patterns.
Mosaic panels depicting actors
These hexagonal mosaic panels were found in a countryside villa on the Via Aurelia dating to the early 3rd century CE. Each panel has a central image of two actors surrounded by floral patterns.
Mosaic panels depicting actors
These hexagonal mosaic panels were found in a countryside villa on the Via Aurelia dating to the early 3rd century CE. Each panel has a central image of two actors surrounded by floral patterns.
Mosaic panels depicting actors
These hexagonal mosaic panels were found in a countryside villa on the Via Aurelia dating to the early 3rd century CE. Each panel has a central image of two actors surrounded by floral patterns.