Definition of Naumachiae. Meaning of Naumachiae. Synonyms of Naumachiae

- Julius Frontinus in De aquaeductu (De aquis urbis Romæ, 11, 1–2: opus naumachiæ), the water supply for the naumachia of Augustus was specially constructed...
- systematically end with the death of the vanquished. The appearance of the naumachiae is closely related to that, somewhat earlier, of another spectacle, the...
- inaugural games was authentic. Dio, Suetonius and Martial all record naumachiae, the commonly used Gr**** term for what the Romans also called navalia...
- its actuality. This is mostly because there is no physical evidence of naumachiae at the Colosseum remains. The Colosseum and its activities supported a...
- Those selected were known as naumachiarii. Unlike gladiatorial combats, naumachiae were infrequently held—they were usually only called to celebrate notable...
- near the Colosseum. There they were used to stage mock naval battles (naumachiae), and operated the mechanism that deplo**** the canvas canopy of the Colosseum...
- building by Augustus. Both Augustus and Caligula used this building for naumachiae. It was used for gymnastics competitions and exhibitions during the reign...
- According to an uncertain and unconfirmed tradition, it was intended that naumachiae (staged sea battles) take place in the amphitheatre, using the ancient...
- spectators of the Colosseum from the sun and rain, and probably also for the naumachiae. The detail was housed in a barracks near the amphitheater, probably close...
- Ravennatium across the Tiber. There they were used to stage mock naval battles (naumachiae), and operated the mechanism that deplo**** the canvas canopy of the Colosseum...