Circus Maximus
The Circus Maximus (translates to biggest round-course) is an ancient hippodrome in Rome. It was built by the Romans. It was used to stage chariot races, but also other uses like gladiator fights. Today it is a park.
Circus Maximus Media
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Today's grounds of the Circus Maximus on the southeast curve
- Plan Rome Caen Circus Maximus Colisée.jpg
Model of Rome in the 4th century AD, by Paul Bigot. The Circus lies between the Aventine (left) and Palatine (right); the oval structure to the far right is the Colosseum.
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View of the Circus site from the south-east in 2019
The Obelisco Flaminio, now in the Piazza del Popolo, was once part of the dividing barrier (spina) at the Circus Maximus
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Sestertius depicting Caracalla, and the Circus Maximus, with Augustus' obelisk midway along the central dividing barrier (euripus or spina)
- Sestertius Trajan Circus Maximus AD103.jpg
Sestertius of Trajan celebrating the restoration of the Circus Maximus (minted 103 AD).
- Topographical diagram of the Circus Maximus by Samuel Ball Platner.jpg
Groundplan of the Circus Maximus, according to Samuel Ball Platner, 1911. The staggered starting gates are to the left.
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picture of the Circus Maximus, Rome, Italy
- Roman - Intaglio of a Circus with a Chariot Race - Walters 421314.jpg
Jasper intaglio (2nd century AD) depicting chariot races, with the three-pointed metae at each end of the dividing barrier shown at top (Walters Art Museum)
Ruins overlooking the Circus Maximus, seen from the Aventine (1983)
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- James Grout: Circus Maximus, part of the Encyclopædia Romana
- Circus Maximus Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Ipix 360° panorama
- "Aerial view of Circus Maximus". Google Maps. Retrieved October 14, 2005.
