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Fresco discovered in Pompeii showing gladiator fight

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12 October 2019
In Pompeii, a fresco depicting the fight of gladiators was discovered
Fresco discovered in Pompeii showing gladiator fight

In recent days a fresco was discovered in Pompeii showing the fight of two gladiators: murmillo (left) and Thraex. The discovery occurred in the section Regio V. Fresco shows the scene of defeating one of the gladiators.

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