[MOC] Ancient Roman Gladiator Arena

[BricusMaximus]

 

I've spent the last few months designing a Roman Gladiator Arena attempting to get a degree of historical realism, whilst also being fun to build and play with.

 

Rather than just having a plain circular fighting pit, I’ve decorated the walls and borrowed the aesthetic from the great Jean-Léon Gérôme paintings. The back of the building features aspects of Roman daily life that might take place in and around an amphitheatre.

Here are a few historical details:

• The Imperial box: with victory wreath decoration and private dining arena
• The Taberna Vinaria: A fully stocked wine tavern built right into the outer arches, where spectators could grab food and drinks.
• Armory & Barracks: A lower-level prep area featuring authentic weapons and a resting area for the fighters.
• Class-Accurate Minifigures: custom-designed gladiators: Retiarius, Murmillo, Thracian and Scissor.
• The Podium: Dedicated, elevated seating zones for Roman Senators or Vestal Virgins.
• Spoliarium (for treating the wounded) and a souvenir stand selling gladiator figures

It’s a modular build, so the different sections can be swapped around or even combined with another set for a complete 360 build.

If you want to see more pictures or read details, it's on the Lego Ideas site -  check out the official project page here. 

Let me know what you think of the design and any suggestions for updates? 

[Siroco]

Great build! truly reminds Jean-Léon Gérôme paintings.

Love the arena, the minifigs, the photos.

Supported!

 

[GeoBrick]

No Lanista? 

Just kiddin'. Great build. Both sides of the pit walls have something goin' for them, with the shops on the outer walls.