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

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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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