Simulation of Naumachia and its reflection in Roman Art

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This research study aims to shed light on a form of water-related combat display called naumachia. Water is vital to this type of display; in addition to the necessity of ships' presence, it is one of the essential elements of the performance. This type was held in artificial lakes created specifically for such displays, and natural bodies of water were also used in rare cases. Public structures also hosted this type of display. It is mentioned in some literary works but has attracted little research interest. The phenomenon raises several questions, including whether there is archaeological evidence of this type of battle occurring within or outside public buildings. Can we confirm that it happened, or were they merely mock battles with no basis in reality? Was it an innovation that originated in Rome alone, or did it spread throughout the Roman world? Are these naval displays called naumachiae rooted in history or based on imagination? Did the Roman era have a significant number of naval battles, or were they merely naval conflicts with no historical resonance? The research follows a descriptive and analytical methodology.

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