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Literary evidence suggests that naumachiae only took place in Rome and declined in popularity after the first century, the last one being recorded in 89.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2016

These naumachiae were giant sea battles re-enacted in flooded Roman arenas.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2016

The naumachiae were clearly used more as demonstrations of imperial might than anything else, designed to inspire awe with the sheer scale of the spectacle.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2016

While excavations have still failed to turn up specific evidence of the naumachiae being staged in the Colosseum, such as remnants of ships or weapons used, ancient sources indicate that naumachiae did indeed take place.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2016

One of the grandest naumachiae ever mounted, though, was that of Claudius in A.D.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2016