Circus at Caesarea | arena, archaeological site, equestrianism, horse racing track

Israel / Haifa / Qesarya /
 arena, archaeological site, equestrianism, horse racing track
A "circus" in Roman times was a place for horse racing and other equestrian events. Acrobats and jugglers were used only to provide entertainment while races were being set up, much like a modern rodeo. Underfoot (or hoof) in circuses was sand, so it was sometimes called an "arena."
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Coordinates:   32°29'54"N   34°53'26"E
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