Roman mosaic depicting a fight between gladiators murmillones Symmanchus and Maternus.

• Contributor: Universal Images Group North America LLC / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: 2BE0FY4
• File size: 35.9 MB (2.6 MB Compressed download)
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• Dimensions: 3543 x 3546 px | 30 x 30 cm | 11.8 x 11.8 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 1754
• Photographer: Universal History Archive

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Roman mosaic depicting a Gladiator fight. In the lower part, the murmillones Symmanchus and Maternus are fighting in the arena cheered by the lanistae. At the top, Maternus lies slain by Symmachus. 3rd century AD. Limestone and vitreous paste. From Rome (Italy). National Archaeological Museum, Madrid, Spain.

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