Circus Varianus

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Title

Circus Varianus

Subject

The Circus Varianus

Description

The Circus Varianus is located near the church of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and dates to the reign of Caracalla (211-17 CE). The track of the Circus was 577 m long and 132 m wide (superior to that of the Circus Maximus). This structure has been identified as the circus in which Elagabalus used to race "in hortis Spei Veteris" under his family name Varius (Historia Augusta, Elagabalus 14.5). It was connected by a porticus to the Amphitheatrum Castrense which is attributed to Elagabalus.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

August 8, 2016

Contributor

Description Provided By Carole Raddato

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Rome, Italy