Capua's gladiator school was the starting point for the famous slave rebellions around the legendary gladiator Spartacus. Spartacus is said to have up to 200,000 slaves in 73 BC. have connected.
However, after two years of fighting and successfully resisting, Spartacus succumbed in his final battle. The rebels involved in the battle were captured. As a reminder, they were then crucified along the Roman road "Via Appia", on the route between Rome and Capua.
Even today, the catacombs, which are still completely preserved, radiate a special charm.