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2,764-year-old Rome welcomes 'ancient warriors'

Updated: 2011-04-18 14:48

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2,764-year-old Rome welcomes 'ancient warriors'
A member of the Gruppo Storico Romano (Roman Historical Group) dressed as a gladiator throws a net as he marches past the ancient Colosseum in Rome, to mark the 2,764th anniversary of the founding of the city April 17, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]


2,764-year-old Rome welcomes 'ancient warriors'
A member of the Gruppo Storico Romano (Roman Historical Group) dressed as a centurion looks on as he marches in Rome, to mark the 2,764th anniversary of the founding of the city April 17, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

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