Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Snacks in Sewers Beneath the Colosseum

[Judi Lynn]

1. Are you not entertained? Sausage dog remains discovered beneath Rome's Colosseum

Traces of nuts and fruit were also found in the excavations

Eleanor Sly
14 hours ago

Archeologists excavating beneath Rome’s Colosseum have discovered the bones of Dachshund dogs.

The new dig is part of a project to explore the tunnels beneath the Eternal City.

Archaeologists came across many new discoveries including “the bones of vicious animals, bears, lions, leopards, but also dogs, even dachshunds,” the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum disclosed.

It’s well-known that Romans used to enjoy bloodthirsty entertainment; lions, hyenas, leopards, elephants, ostriches, and hippos were imported from Africa and beyond, put against gladiators, who would “hunt” them or fight them with weapons.

Meanwhile more rare animals would also be put on display or would be used to fight against other species.

More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dachshund-colosseum-rome-gladiator-remains-b2237830.html