A survey of the drainage system under the Colosseum, which lasted about a year, revealed findings that helped researchers better understand the content of the events and the habits of the spectators.
Among other things, bones certified as belonging to bears and cats were found, which were likely used in game fights or hunting competitions.
More than 50 bronze coins from the period of the late Roman Empire were found, as well as a silver coin dedicated to Marcus Aurelius and the ten-year anniversary of his accession to power, the statement said.
Seeds of fruit (such as figs, grapes and melons) and remnants of olives and nuts show the eating habits of spectators while watching the events in the Colosseum, ancient Rome's famous amphitheatre.
Alfonsina Russo, director of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, stressed that the findings contribute to a better understanding of "the experience and habits of those who visited this site" to watch the shows.
Source: APE-MPA
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