Naumachia Augusti, Ancient naval stadium in Rome
The Naumachia Augusti was a grand spectacle featuring sea battles.
Commissioned by Emperor Augustus in the early 1st century, it served as an arena for naumachiae.
Naumachiae were dramatized naval engagements that entertained Roman audiences.
The location of Naumachia Augusti today lies mostly underground in Rome.
It was one of the largest artificial lakes ever created in ancient Rome.
Location: Rome
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