Classical Studies 2300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Theatricality, Upper Class, Parapet

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1: at least the 6th century under emperor augustus. Continuously renovated and is the biggest circus in the world at the time: almost all circuses in italy, a few in the east and some private ones if you were wealthy enough. 650m x 125m (580m x 80m racing area) By far the largest structure in the ancient world: circus maximus is huge compared to the typical theatre and stadium, the largest entertainment facilities typically are racetracks in the modern world. Even if only half of them show up, those seats still have to be reserved. Ancient sources say a quarter million for big races 250,000 people were present . Hippodrome = greek horse racing track: greeks raced on countryside dirt, and position in a valley so people can sit about. In olympia there weren"t seats there was just grass that looked down into the valley where horses race.