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Title
Circus of Maxentius
Subject
View 1/2 of the Circus of Maxentius
Description
The Circus of Maxentius is the best-preserved of the Roman chariot circuses. It lies outside the city of Rome, just off the Appian Way. This circus was part of a complex including a villa built by the short-lived Emperor Maxentius, who was defeated and killed by Constantine the Great at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 CE. This circus could house approximately 10,000 spectators. The towers would have contained the mechanism for raising the carceres (starting gates), which were positioned on an arcuate course between the towers.
Creator
Carole Raddato
Date
September 21, 2017
Contributor
Description Provided By Carole Raddato
Type
Photograph
Coverage
Rome, Italy