TED-Ed: The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles - Janelle Peters

TED-Ed: The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles - Janelle Peters

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The Colosseum, built in 80 CE, was a grand symbol of Roman power, hosting events like gladiator duels, chariot races, and naumachiae. These spectacles, financed by the Emperor, showcased Rome's might. Ingenious engineering allowed the arena to be flooded for naval battles. Over time, the Colosseum's aquatic events were moved to a nearby lake, and the arena was repurposed for other uses.

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