Dublin Core
Title
Circus
Subject
The remains of a circus from the 1st century CE
Description
About 400 metres (1312 ft,) to the east of the amphitheatre are the remains of the circus, built at the beginning of the 1st century CE shortly after the city's foundation. It was used for two-horse and four-horse chariot racing and was modelled on the Circus Maximus in Rome. Measuring 440 metres (1140 ft) in length and 114 metres (374 ft) in width, it is one of the largest and best-preserved examples of a Roman circus. It could accommodate up to 30,000 spectators. An inscription suggests that it was restored in the 4th century CE.
Creator
Carole Raddato
Date
Photograph taken on 2/11/2018
Contributor
Description Provided By Carole Raddato
Type
Photograph
Coverage
Emerita Augusta (Mérida Spain)