Relief of a Murmillo Gladiator at The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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The murmillo was a distinctive type of gladiator that emerged during the Roman Imperial era. Adopted early in the Imperial period, this class of warrior replaced the earlier Gallus-class gladiator, named after the skilled warriors of Gaul. As the Gauls had become fully integrated into Roman society by the time Augustus took power, it became impractical to depict them as foreign adversaries; hence, the Gallus-class gladiator was phased out. This tombstone relief features a murmillo gladiator, easily identifiable by the unique helmet adorned with an image of a fish. The surrounding Greek inscriptions may commemorate the death of a gladiator or serve as a tribute to their bravery. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, aiming to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. The public can access these resources for free. Scan The World is an open-source community project; if you have intriguing items and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned using photogrammetry techniques and processed with Agisoft PhotoScan software.