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What is a circus in ancient rome?

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In a circus in Ancient Rome a clown could entertain, or there could be the public execution of a criminal and much more.

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What was the circus in ancient Rome used for?
In ancient Rome a circus was a race track. Chariot races were held in them. They were uniquely built for the races with a "spina" or middle barrier dividing the track, around which the chariots raced.
What was the Circus Maximas made out of in Ancient Rome?
It is a cleared oval of ground with stone seats around it. It can still be seen today, but now it has grass.
Where is Rome in an Ancient Rome map?
It is in Italy. In many Roman maps Rome is placed in the very centre as they considered the city to be the centre of the world.
How did the geography of Ancient Rome affect the civilization of Ancient Rome?
Yes, because rome was built on seven hills which protected it from attackers.
How many people did the Circus in ancient Rome hold?
If you mean the Circus Maximus, it held 150,000 people after the remodeling by Julius Caesar. The other circuses, of course, held less people because of their smaller size.

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