Circus of Maxentius
Italy
Stop by the monumental ruins of this Imperial Villa and its adjacent Circus (a private chariot racetrack), dating from the beginning of the 4th century AD.
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1Orientation
Welcome to the Cir-co di Mas-sen-zio, or the Circus of Max-en-ti-us, a site of extraordinary archaeological importance located along the historic Appian Way. While many travelers flock to the famous Circus Maximus in the city…
앱에서 듣기2The Car-cer-es: The Starting Gates of Destiny
Our exploration begins at the western end of the circus, where you will find the ruins of the Car-cer-es, or the starting gates. This was the engine room of the circus, where twelve chariots would wait in their stalls for the…
앱에서 듣기3The Spi-na: The Barrier and the Obelisk
As we move into the center of the track, we encounter the Spi-na, the longitudinal barrier that divided the circuit. At the Circus of Max-en-ti-us, the Spi-na was exactly 1,000 Roman feet long, or approximately 296 meters. …
앱에서 듣기4The Met-ae: The Dangerous Turn
At each end of the Spi-na stood the Met-ae, the turning posts. These were semi-circular structures that the charioteers had to navigate with extreme skill. …
앱에서 듣기5The Imperial Tribune: The Emperor's View
Located on the northern side of the circus is the Imperial Tribune, the specialized viewing box reserved for Emperor Max-en-ti-us and his entourage. The tribune consisted of a long rectangular room and a circular hall, designed…
앱에서 듣기6The Mausoleum of Romulus: A Father's Grief
Just outside the circus walls stands the most poignant part of the complex: the Mausoleum of Romulus. This monumental tomb was dedicated to Valerius Romulus, the son of Max-en-ti-us, who died in 309 AD at the age of seven and was…
앱에서 듣기7The Quad-ri-por-ti-co and the Tor-lo-nia Legacy
Surrounding the mausoleum are the remains of a vast Quad-ri-por-ti-co, a four-sided portico that originally enclosed the sacred area. This structure measured 107 by 121 meters and featured brick columns and small cross-vaulted…
앱에서 듣기8Final Reflections: The Twilight of Pagan Rome
Our journey through the Circus of Max-en-ti-us concludes where we began, looking out over the 500-meter track. This site is a rare and precious survival, offering a clear vision of an integrated imperial residence from the early…
앱에서 듣기9Closing
As you depart the Cir-co di Mas-sen-zio, the sun likely lower in the sky over the pine trees of the Appian Way, take a moment to look back at the towers of the Car-cer-es. We have explored the mechanics of the races, the symbolic…
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