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The Colchester Vase Confirms the Existence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain

The Colchester Vase Confirms the Existence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain

The Colchester Vase, dating from 160 to 200 AD, is a unique artifact that provides striking evidence of the existence of gladiatorial games in Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester), Roman Britain. Recent research has revealed that this ceramic piece is not merely a decorative object but a commissioned work documenting a local gladiatorial event. The remarkable inscriptions