Ancient Roman circus of Arles, Roman archaeological site in Arles, France.
The Roman circus stretches 450 meters in length and 101 meters in width, featuring remnants of ancient grandstands and racing tracks near the Rhône River.
Built in 149 CE during the reign of Antoninus Pius, the circus served as the primary venue for chariot races and cavalry competitions until the sixth century.
The circus accommodated 20,000 spectators who gathered to watch chariot races, cavalry displays, and animal hunting events called venationes.
Located at Avenue Jean-Monnet in Arles, visitors can observe the remaining substructure of the cavea and exterior walls of this ancient sporting venue.
The construction required 30,000 wooden piles between 2 and 3.5 meters long to stabilize the structure on the marshy ground near the river.
Location: Arles
Inception: 149
Address: avenue Jean-Monnet
GPS coordinates: 43.67278,4.61778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 02:58
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