Sujet : Naumachiae, staged naval battles in the Colosseum of Rome.
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While the Colosseum in Rome is famous for its gladiator battles, it
also staged incredible naval battles known as Naumachiae. The arena
would be flooded, turning it into a temporary lake where ships fought
fierce mock battles.
Often manned by prisoners or condemned individuals, these spectacles
were not just entertainment, they were a display of Romes engineering
brilliance and military power.
It must have been an unforgettable sight, watching warships clash in a
massive amphitheater!
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Naumachiae, staged naval battles in the Colosseum of Rome.