Thaindian News

Archeologists say the headless skeletons that were accidentally excavated from an English building site resemble the remains of Roman gladiators. The gladiators were skilled professional fighters, who engaged in deadly fights to entertain the audience.

About a dozen headless skeletons were found at the site, and investigators said that most of the skeletons were male, which were built much bigger and stronger than the average Romans. Investigators who are investigating the skeletons say the strongest clue was the carnivore tooth marks, which were found on one of the skeleton’s hip and shoulder.

Gladiators were involved in arena battle with lions and tigers. And investigators believe that those marks are there as a result of arena showdown, that they had with a tiger or a lion or any other bigger carnivore animal. Investigators believe that he died as a result of the fatal bite.

However some experts believe that more evidence is needed to prove that the excavating site is indeed exclusive gladiator cemetery. York was one of the largest and important cities in the Roman Britain. Experts believe that most of the gladiators moved into York and starting the fighting shows.

Gladiators were often beheaded as a sign of mercy, when they suffered serious injuries. They were mostly buried with potteries or animals as a sign of respect.