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What was the name of the building where roman chariot races where held?
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The name of the building or arena where the Roman chariot races were held was the Circus Maximus in Rome and the Hippodrome in Byzantium/Constantinople.
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Where in rome were chariot races held?
In Rome the chariot races were held mainly in the Circus Maximus. There was also the Circus Flaminius for races. A clue is the word "circus", which means racecourse. Any Roman structure with the word "circus" in its name, would be a racecourse.
What evidence is there about the Roman Races?
The Coliseum is pretty much proof itself that games and races were held. The are also many ancient documentions that account for chariot races firsthand.
Where did the roman enjoy chariot racing?
Chariot Races were held at the circus, which was the race track. Thecityof Rome had the Circus Maximus, the Circus Flaminius and the Circus Maxentius.
Were chariot races held in the Colosseum?
No, the Colosseum was built for other entertainment purposes. Perhaps an occasional chariot race was held there, but the chariot races were held at special courses laid out for them, such as the Circus Maximus or Circus Flaminius.
Where would the Romans go to watch chariot races?
Roman spectators watched chariot races in a circus. Circus in Roman times meant racecourse, it did not have the same meaning as today's word, circus. In the city of Rome itself, the Ciurcus Maximus was the main racecourse.
Why did roman hold gladiator battles and chariot races?
Roman Emperors held gladiator battles and chariot races because they distracted the uneducated. They prevented revolts. They kept the poor entertained.
Why did Roman Emperor hold gladiators battles and chariot races?
Roman Emperors held gladiator battles and chariot races because they distracted the uneducated. They prevented revolts. They kept the poor entertained.
Where in rome were chariot races held?
In Rome the chariot races were held mainly in the Circus Maximus. There was also the Circus Flaminius for races. A clue is the word "circus", which means racecourse. Any Roman structure with the word "circus" in its name, would be a racecourse.
When were the chariot races held?
Chariot races were usually held in connection with some festival or the worship of some god.
Where were Olympic chariot races held?
Chariot and horse racing were held in the Hippodrome.
Was the roman coliseum a place were they did chariot racing?
No, chariot races were held at Rome in a circus. In the eastern part of the empire they were held in a hippodrome---same thing, different name for the racecourse.
What sports did Romans held in the circus maximus?
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What evidence is there about the Roman Races?
The Coliseum is pretty much proof itself that games and races were held. The are also many ancient documentions that account for chariot races firsthand.
Where did the roman enjoy chariot racing?
Chariot Races were held at the circus, which was the race track. Thecityof Rome had the Circus Maximus, the Circus Flaminius and the Circus Maxentius.
What is charioteers?
Chariot Racing is an old Greek,Roman sport that was created for entertainment chariot race is one driver pulled by horse. The racers race in circles in the Circus maximus (building they were normally held in)These races are dangerous for both the horse and driver!
Chariot races were held in the hippodrome?
Yes :-)
Is Byzantine where Romans watched Chariot races?
No. Byzantine is an adjective connoting the eastern part of the Roman empire, from the city named Byzantium, its seat of government. Chariot races were held in a circus in the west and in a hippodrome in the east.
