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Circuses (Roman arenas)

Scope note

Use for oblong ancient Roman enclosures which are curved at one end, with tiered seating on three sides, and built for chariot and horse racing. For similar ancient Greek structures, use "hippodromes (Greek sports buildings)." For sports structures used for horse racing in more modern contexts, use "horse racetracks."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007255

Broader Terms used

<sports buildings by form>

Equivalent Terms used

circus (Roman arena)

Created

13yrs ago

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