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LESSON 3 · Marvels of the Ancient World

PAUSE TO THINK

How many animals were reportedly killed during the Colosseum's 100-day opening ceremony?

About 9,000 animals

The opening games in 80 AD lasted 100 days. Thousands of lions, elephants, bears, and other exotic animals were slaughtered for entertainment, contributing to local extinctions across North Africa.

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