Circus Maximus
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Circus Maximus was a large stadium in ancient Rome used primarily for chariot racing and public entertainment events. It remains significant today as one of the most important surviving structures from Roman times, reflecting the importance of mass entertainment and public gatherings in Roman society.
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- Type
- Circus
- Location
- Regio XI Circus Maximus
- Built
- Old Kingdom era
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The Circus Maximus (Latin for "largest circus"; Italian: Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue in Rome, Italy. In the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. It measured 621 m (2,037 ft) in length and 118 m (387 ft) in width and could accommodate over 150,000 spectators. In its fully developed form, it became the model for circuses throughout the Roman Empire. The site is now a public park.
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