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An open-air stadium in ancient Greece or Rome with an oval track that was used for horse or chariot racing. The word derives from the Greek hippo = horse dromos = passageway.
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What contest was held at the Olympian hippodrome?
Horse and chariot races were held at the Olympic hippodrome?
What events took place in the hippodrome?
All equestrian events took place in the spectacular hippodrome.
What was Constantinople's Colosseum called?
The official name of the Colosseum in Constantinople is: The Hippodrome of ConstantinopleWhat The Romans would consider the Colosseum was refereed to as The Hippodrome.
What Olympic contest was held at the Olympia hippodrome?
Chariot racing.
Why is the hippodrome called the hippodrome?
The word "hippodrome" come from two Greek words; "hippos" (horse) and "dromos" (course). It can roughly be translated as "the place for horse racing". In Roman times, one of the most important activities in the hippodromes were chariot races. There was a number of chariot teams, called by certain names, such as blues, greens, etc. These teams also represented different political opinion in Roman societies and eventually became very influential. Google "Nika Riots" for more information how the chariot teams of the Constantinople hippodrome started a big riot which was ended by a bloody massacre.
When was Beirut Hippodrome created?
Beirut Hippodrome was created in 1885.
When was Brighton Hippodrome created?
Brighton Hippodrome was created in 1897.
When did Brighton Hippodrome end?
Brighton Hippodrome ended in 2007.
When was Aston Hippodrome created?
Aston Hippodrome was created in 1908.
When was Birmingham Hippodrome created?
Birmingham Hippodrome was created in 1895.
When was Bristol Hippodrome created?
Bristol Hippodrome was created in 1912.
Did Constantine build the Hippodrome?
Yes, Constantine did build the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
When was Hippodrome Theatre - Baltimore - created?
Hippodrome Theatre - Baltimore - was created in 1835.
When was Central Moscow Hippodrome created?
Central Moscow Hippodrome was created in 1834.
When was Adana Yeşiloba Hippodrome created?
Adana Yeşiloba Hippodrome was created in 1962.
When was Queen's Park Hippodrome created?
Queen's Park Hippodrome was created in 1904.
When was Royal Hippodrome Theatre created?
Royal Hippodrome Theatre was created in 1883.
