Circus

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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)