Roman historian Tacitus described this riot, which took place in the amphitheater of Pompeii during a gladiatorial contest when Pompeians clashed with sports fans from the neighboring city of Nuceria.
Sejarawan Romawi bernama Tacitus melukiskan kerusuhan itu, yang terjadi di amfiteater Pompeii selama suatu pertandingan gladiator sewaktu penduduk Pompeii bentrok dengan penggemar olahraga dari kota tetangga, Nukeria.