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Hippodrome
Hippodrome was an ancient Greek arena designed especially for racing of horses and chariots.
History
With the introduction of the Olympic Games, hippodromes were used to host many chariot-racing events, most notable being the Hippodrome at the Sanctuary of Olympia in Elis, Greece.[1]
In 48 BCE, Lageion Hippodrome in Alexandria served as the home to several charioteer-teams, including Prasina Green and Veneta Blue.[2]
In Constantinople, there was a hippodrome that was actually built according to Roman ideas, and was therefore rather a circus.[3]
Gallery
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Erin Abeo's concept art of Lageion -
Lageion Hippodrome -
Hippodrome of Constantinople -
The Hippodrome of Olympia
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey