In the sewers under the Colosseum, researchers found the remains of small dogs – up to 30 cm in height. According to specialists, the Romans could use such small dogs (similar in size to dachshunds) for example for acrobatic performances, hunting or fights with wild animals.
Remains of small dogs were discovered under Colosseum
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- Archaeologists Find Remains of Small Dogs Similar to Dachshunds in the Drains of Rome's Colosseum, "People.com", 29.11.2022
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