The Hippodrome was a course designed for chariot racing in ancient Greece and later ancient Rome. In researching this ancient Greek structure, my research will come from reliable historical accounts, because I am unable to go to examine a Hippodrome myself. I will be examining four areas in this essay including how the Greeks used the Hippodrome, why it was important, and lastly, how it’s importance still affects society today.
The Hippodrome, similar to a racecourse today, was an ancient structure used for horse and chariot racing in Ancient Greece. They were large structures because they had to be able to fit the contestants on the track. The races were all-day events with a series of contests, thrilling chariot races for public entertainment. Chariots could be pulled by two, four, or sometimes even six horses harnessed side-by-side. Being very similar …show more content…
The name ''hippodrome'' comes from the ancient Greek words ''hippos'' meaning horse, and ''dromos'' meaning path or way (Dictionary.com). This stadium-like structure had a length of four stadia or 780 meters. As in a stadium, the spectators stood on slopes along the track, and there was complicated starting mechanisms made sure all the horses started at the same time (Ancient Olympics, Hippodrome). The Greek hippodrome was usually built on the slope of a hill. One end of the Hippodrome would be semicircular, and the other end square with
The Hippodrome, similar to a racecourse today, was an ancient structure used for horse and chariot racing in Ancient Greece. They were large structures because they had to be able to fit the contestants on the track. The races were all-day events with a series of contests, thrilling chariot races for public entertainment. Chariots could be pulled by two, four, or sometimes even six horses harnessed side-by-side. Being very similar …show more content…
The name ''hippodrome'' comes from the ancient Greek words ''hippos'' meaning horse, and ''dromos'' meaning path or way (Dictionary.com). This stadium-like structure had a length of four stadia or 780 meters. As in a stadium, the spectators stood on slopes along the track, and there was complicated starting mechanisms made sure all the horses started at the same time (Ancient Olympics, Hippodrome). The Greek hippodrome was usually built on the slope of a hill. One end of the Hippodrome would be semicircular, and the other end square with