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The amphitheaters were the arenas for the gladiatorial games and the fighters were the gladiators.

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What is the name of the professional fighters in Ancient Rome who engaged in public performances?

The name of the professional fighters in Ancient Rome who engaged in public performances was "gladiators."


What were the men who fought in the amphitheatres in rome called?

If they were hired to fight in the arena, they were called gladiators. If they were hired to fight in the army, they were called auxiliaries. If they were hired to fight in the streets, they were called thugs.


Who are romes' fighters?

You would have to specify your idea of fighters. Ancient Rome's fighters could be their army, the gladiarots or even a husband and wife in a domestic rift.


Where did ancient gladiators fight in rome?

Usually in the Colosseum or someplace similar


What was the name of the arenas in rome and byzantium?

The arenas for the gladiatorial games were the amphitheatres.


Did gladiators play football?

No, gladiators did not play football as we know it today. Gladiators were trained fighters in ancient Rome who participated in combat sports, primarily in arenas, where they fought each other or wild animals for the entertainment of spectators. Football, in its modern form, developed much later and has no direct connection to the activities of gladiators in ancient times.


What is cladiators?

Fighters in the arena ancient Rome-See the movie Gladiator w/Russel Crowe for more


What is ancient arenas?

Stadia


What is the arena mean in the roman empire?

In ancient Rome arenas were built from stone and concrete and the ruins of them can be found all over the areas of the ancient Roman empire. The arenas were used to hold plays and musical entertainment. They were also used for gladiator combats. In some cases the arenas could be used for having a meeting of sorts among the citizens and or military personnel.


Did Rome Have Coliseum?

Yes. Many cities of the ancient world had large arenas or amphitheaters, but the Colosseum was the largest of any - and still exists, after 2000 years.


What were the gladiators?

Gladiators were professional fighters who battled to entertain the public, politicians, and rulers of ancient Rome


Did gladiators engage in combat with lions during ancient Roman times?

Yes, gladiators in ancient Rome did engage in combat with lions as part of public entertainment events in arenas called amphitheaters.