Ludus Magnus

• The Ludus Magnus was the largest School of Gladiators in Rome and was located next to the Colosseum.
• It was built by Domitian (81-96 CE) at the same time as the Colosseum, to which it was connected by a tunnel.

Description

• The School consisted of a Public arena for the Gladiators to practice in, with various offices and rooms around it, where the Gladiators lived.
• The Roman public was able to observe Gladiators practicing in the arena, which held seating for 3,000 people.

Ludus Magnus, Rome