Pompeii

Pompeii

Lawrence Technological University

October 31, 2016

Allen, Will (photograph)

Single Built Works

2015

Italy (nation)

Pompeii (deserted settlement)

Imperial (Roman)

barracks

gladiators

View of the gladiator's barracks at Pompeii, Italy. "After 62 AD, the gladiator’s training venue moved to the portico of the large theatre. This large complex known as the Gladiator’s Barracks was occupied at the time of the 79 AD eruption. Eighteen human skeletons were found on the premises as well as that of a horse. The barracks consisted of a kitchen, mess hall, stables and armoury for storing the ceremonial armour and helmets that the gladiators wore in processions. Stairs on the east side were believed to lead to the lanista’s quarters on the second floor. A further set of stairs led below the barracks to an ergastulum or slave prison. Four more skeletons were found here. They were unchained despite the provision of iron fetters"--The Gladiators of Pompeii, by Natasha Sheldon from Ancient History and Archaeology.com.

brickwork (masonry)

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