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Circus Maximus
the Circus Maximus
The great chariot-racing arena between the Palatine and Aventine, first laid out by Tarquinius Priscus.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 1 §35 circus now called the Greatest
The Circus Maximus, first laid out by Tarquinius Priscus.
- The History of Rome, Book 2 §32 Circus
The Circus Maximus, the great chariot-racing track between the Palatine and Aventine; a reserved seat there was a signal honor.
- The History of Rome, Book 25 §12 Circus Maximus
The great racecourse at Rome where the new games of Apollo are first held (§12).
- The History of Rome, Book 36 §27 Circus Maximus
The great chariot-racing arena between the Palatine and Aventine.
- The History of Rome, Book 39 §10 circus
The Circus Maximus between the Palatine and Aventine, Rome's great chariot-racing arena.