Circus Maximus
Circus Maximus was constucted by Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, an ancient Roman architect, in the 6th century BCE. Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot stadium located in the city of Rome, Italy. The stadium was not just for chariot racing, it was a general entertainment venue. Located in the valley between the Aventine and Palentine hills, Circus Maximus was the first and biggest stadium in ancient Rome, and later on, the biggest in the Roman Empire. It was 621 meters long and 118 meters wide, meaning it could hold around 150,000 people.
In 31 BC Circus Maximus was destroyed in a fire, the parts made of wood were all burnt. Later on Circus Maximus was re-built by Emperor Augustus.
Now days Circus Maximus is now a public park.
In 31 BC Circus Maximus was destroyed in a fire, the parts made of wood were all burnt. Later on Circus Maximus was re-built by Emperor Augustus.
Now days Circus Maximus is now a public park.
Bibliography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Maximus
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Circus_Maximus/
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Circus_Maximus/