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What was the name of the building where roman chariot races where held?

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.


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.


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.


Was circus maximus a place where Romans would watch chariot races?

Yes, it held the most people. Any place with "circus" in its name was a chariot race course.


There were foot races in every Olympics. Did some Olympics feature other kinds of races Name them.?

chariot racing


What was the name of the arena in Rome where sports events were held?

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Where did the Romans race four horse chariots?

The chariot races were held at a race track called circus. In the eastern part of the Roman Empire they used the Greek name: hippodrome.


Where did chariot racing take place in Ancient Rome?

Ancient Roman chariot races took place in a circus. Circus in Roman terms meant a ring or an oval course for running races. The largest was the Circus Maximus, which some say could hold 100,000 people. There were also the Circus Flaminius and the Circus Maritimus.


What was the name of the lage race track in constantinople where chariot races were held?

The large race track in Constantinople was called the Hippodrome of Constantinople. It was a Greek name from hippos (horse) and dromos (path). The Latin name for the chariot racing track was circus and most of the ricing tracks in the Roman Empire were called circus.


The name an amphitheatre of ancient rome used for chariot races now converted to a public park?

The chariot racing track in Rome was the Circus Maximus.


Was there more than one Circus Maximus?

Circus Maximus was the name of the Chariot racing track in the city of Rome. There were other chariot racing tracks in Romans towns around the Roman Empire, but they had different names. In Rome there was also the circus Flaminius, but it was a track of horse-riding races in the Taurian Games, which were held in honour of the gods of the underworld. It was not long enough for chariot races, it had no seating. And it was also used to host a market.


Once in rome wheres the home of naval battles chariot races gladiator battles?

sergio is my name. im a gay How lovely for you, Sergio. Now to answer the question which was asked, chariot races were held in the Circus Maximus. The naval battles and gladiator battles were held in the Flavian Amphitheater, commonly known today as the Coliseum, first used in 80 AD. Before then, they were held in two smaller amphitheaters which continued to be used after the Coliseum was built. The Coliseum has been in ruins for centuries, but it is still a popular tourist attraction for visitors to Rome today