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| Location | Tyre, Lebanon |
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| Coordinates | 33°16′20″N 35°12′35″E / 33.27222°N 35.20972°E |
The Tyre Hippodrome, located in the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, is an ancient sporting arena and UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the second century AD. Built during the Roman era, the hippodrome was primarily used for chariot racing. [1][2] It is considered the second-largest hippodrome in the ancient world.[3]
The Expositio, a geographical account from the latter half of the fourth century by an anonymous author, lists the Tyre Hippodrome as one of the top five racetracks in the Levant during the Roman empire.[4]
Today, the well-preserved remnants of the hippodrome offer valuable insights into Roman architectural and entertainment practices, attracting researchers and tourists alike.
- ^ "Roman Hippodrome, Tyre - LebanonUntravelled.com". 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Tyre, Al-Bass, Hippodrome
- ^ Raddato, Carole. "Seats of the Hippodrome of Tyre, Lebanon". World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ John Humphrey, Berytus hippodrome on "Roman Circuses: Arenas for Chariot Racing". p. 441 ISBN 9780520049215
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