underground

Area located beneath the arena, designed for easy access for prisoners, gladiators and animals.

elevator

Device that used a counterweight system to raise the animals to arena level.

cage

Barred cell used to lock up and transport animals.

cell

Barred room in which prisoners condemned to take part in the games were held.

ramp

Sloping passage used to reach another level.

trapdoor

Lift-up door through which gladiators and animals entered the arena.

arena

Sand-covered wooden floor on which gladiators fought.