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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.
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.
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.
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
What are the Heraea Games?
The Heraea games were held during ancient Greek times. They were held for women who were not allowed to watch or participate in the regular Olympic Games. They played all the same events the men did except in a shorter version. The games were called the Heraea games because the were held in honor of the Greek goddess Hera. Hence the name. The games mainly consisted of foot races.
