In ancient Rome, the dead bodies of gladiators and criminals who were executed in the Colosseum were typically dragged out of the arena by a hook and then taken to a designated area outside of the city for burial or disposal. The bodies of gladiators were often treated with respect and given a proper burial, while the bodies of criminals were usually disposed of in a more casual manner. In some cases, the dead bodies of criminals were even left to rot in the sun as a warning to others who might consider committing crimes.