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The '''Circus Maximus''' (Italian: ''Circo Massimo'') was | The '''Circus Maximus''' (Italian: ''Circo Massimo'') was the first & largest chariot-racing course located in ancient [[Rome]]. | ||
The Circus Maximus was first solely built for public entertainment and games by the Etruscan kings of Rome. After many years, Julius Caesar expanded the Circus Maximus to give enough place for 270.000 to 300.000 spectators, because of the increased popularity of Rome. The track, able to hold 12 chariots, was now 2,037 ft. (621m) in length, and 387 ft. (150m) breadth. Each race that was set here went for a total distance of about 4 miles (6.5km). | |||
The last known chariot race was held by Totila in 549. Because the Circus Maximus was never used again, most of it was destroyed by nature, making big parts of the track and seats disappear. | |||
==Assassin's Creed== | |||
During the events of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', the circuit has been worn of old age, now used as a common road for horses. The Templar Agent [[Donato Mancini]] was found here riding his horse, where he was assassinated by [[Ezio Auditore]]. | |||
==Trivia == | |||
*Interesting fact: Prostitution was popular along the gates of the Circus Maximus | |||
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Revision as of 20:30, 10 December 2010
The Circus Maximus (Italian: Circo Massimo) was the first & largest chariot-racing course located in ancient Rome.
The Circus Maximus was first solely built for public entertainment and games by the Etruscan kings of Rome. After many years, Julius Caesar expanded the Circus Maximus to give enough place for 270.000 to 300.000 spectators, because of the increased popularity of Rome. The track, able to hold 12 chariots, was now 2,037 ft. (621m) in length, and 387 ft. (150m) breadth. Each race that was set here went for a total distance of about 4 miles (6.5km).
The last known chariot race was held by Totila in 549. Because the Circus Maximus was never used again, most of it was destroyed by nature, making big parts of the track and seats disappear.
Assassin's Creed
During the events of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, the circuit has been worn of old age, now used as a common road for horses. The Templar Agent Donato Mancini was found here riding his horse, where he was assassinated by Ezio Auditore.
Trivia
- Interesting fact: Prostitution was popular along the gates of the Circus Maximus