Interestingly, the words naumachia and hypogeo are both Greek words which remain in modern Greek. Hypogeo means basement (υπογειο) and naumachia (ναυμαχια) means ship battle.
A bunch of us Latin teachers were trying to figure out how many (perhaps only one) naumachia actually took place in the Roman colosseum. Have you heard of any specific numbers in your research or perhaps primary sources to find that information? I understand other colosseums may have been built to offer these more specifically.
The Secret Side of the Colosseum: Unmasking Rome's Mysterious Past
Loved learning about the "secrets" of the Colosseum! ...and the space elevator was so much fun!
Interestingly, the words naumachia and hypogeo are both Greek words which remain in modern Greek. Hypogeo means basement (υπογειο) and naumachia (ναυμαχια) means ship battle.
A bunch of us Latin teachers were trying to figure out how many (perhaps only one) naumachia actually took place in the Roman colosseum. Have you heard of any specific numbers in your research or perhaps primary sources to find that information? I understand other colosseums may have been built to offer these more specifically.
The space elevator was really cool! As well as all the info about the colosseum...thanks