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The animals were usually exotic animals and were usually imported from Africa. Hunters would capture the animals from Africa and sail back to Rome for the animals to fight in the colosseum.

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The animals were usually exotic animals and were usually imported from Africa. Hunters would capture the animals from Africa and sail back to Rome for the animals to fight in the colosseum.

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How many animals did the Romans in the colosseum fight a day?

They fought hundreds of animals.


Where in the Colosseum did they hold the animals and prisoners?

Both animals and prisoners were held in underground pens.


How were animals used in the coliseum?

Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.Animals were used in the Colosseum for display, hunts and executions. They came from all over the empire, the more exotic ones from Africa.


Where did the materials from the colosseum come from?

Turtle farts!!!!!!


Who were two Roman women killed by lions in the Colosseum?

St. Perpetua and St. Felicitas were among a number of Christian martyrs who were thrown to the beasts in the Colosseum. The beasts may have included lions but a number of other animals were also used in such executions.

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How are the animals used in Colosseum events and where did the animals come from?

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How animals used in the Colosseum?

They killed the animals they brought into the colosseum.


How were animals used in the Colosseum and where did they come from?

They were used a fighting targets, dragging away corpses, chariot drawers. The wild animals came from Europe and Africa.


Where did the animals in the colosseum come from?

The animals were usually exotic animals and were usually imported from Africa. Hunters would capture the animals from Africa and sail back to Rome for the animals to fight in the colosseum.


How were animals used in Colosseum events and where did they come from?

The animals were used in fights to test the gladiators strength and toughness. The animals came from local wild areas around Rome (jungles, forests, etc.).


How where animals used in Colosseum events and where did they come from?

The animals were used in fights to test the gladiators strength and toughness. The animals came from local wild areas around Rome (jungles, forests, etc.).


How were animals in Colosseum events and where did they come from?

The animals were used in fights to test the gladiators strength and toughness. The animals came from local wild areas around Rome (jungles, forests, etc.).


What were the tunnels under The Colosseum used for?

to bring the animals in that fought


What was used colosseum for?

the colosseum was used for entertainment by Gladiators fighting Gladiators or Gladiators fighting animals........i think sorry im not 100% sure :(


How were animals moved from cages under the colosseum into the arena?

Animals were in cages under the arena of the colosseum. Slaves used a pully system to pull the animals to the surface. there has been an estimate of around 28 trapdoors to bring the animals into the arena.


The animals that were used for entertainment in the Colosseum what zoo were they kept in?

They were not kept in a zoo they were simply kept in cages.


Did they have sand in the colosseum?

Yes, they did. They used sand because it easily absorbed the blood from animals and gladiators