Naumachia

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Title

Naumachia

Subject

An illustration of a mock naval battle in the Colosseum circa 16th century Italy.

Description

Not only did land battle occur in the Colosseum, but even naval battles. The floor was allowed to be flooded by pump systems underground providing recreation of bloody naval warfare for the public of Rome.

Creator

Etienne Duperac

Source

http://web.tiscali.it/Colosseum/images/naumachia2.gif

Date

16th Century

Rights

Public Domain - Artwork

Files

mocknavalbattle.jpg

Citation

Etienne Duperac, “Naumachia,” Public Works of the Roman Empire, accessed May 13, 2024, https://romangarumtrade.omeka.net/items/show/44.