site of the Roman circus
mikdbow (Premium member) > albums > Vienne, France
Album Info:
The "pyramide" that stands almost intact to the south of Vienne decorated the centre of a circus wall that was almost 460m. long and was built at the end of the IInd Century AD It was preceded by a smaller circus built at the end of the Ist Century AD. This building was meant to be for chariot races. But, since there was no amphitheatre or stadium in Vienne, perhaps athletic games, gladiatorial fights, or wild animal hunts were organised. As a result of excavations carried out in 1853, the accounts of which are exceptionally precise, we know something about the architecture of this circus.
Sample Email
Below is what we'll send to your friends to invite them - edit or remove the optional note.
No comments so far...
To be able to leave a comment please Log in or Sign up.