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Roman mosaic depicting damnatio ad bestias where two condemned men are being thrown to the beasts. The arena is littered with spears and splashes of blood. Numerous animals can be seen, including five bears and six big cats. In the two surviving corners of the mosaic, wild felines very graphically attack two male victims. In the centre stands a trophy-decorated structure, possibly indicating that the spectacle was associated with a military victory. The mosaic dates to the beginning of the 3rd century CE.
El Jem Museum, Tunisia.
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