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The Hippodrome of Constantinople: Elements in the History of Constantinople

Autor Engin Akyürek
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 oct 2021
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was constructed in the fourth century AD, by the Roman Emperor Constantine I, in his new capital. Throughout Byzantine history the Hippodrome served as a ceremonial, sportive and recreational center of the city; in the early period, it was used mainly as an arena for very popular, competitive, and occasionally violent chariot races, while the Middle Ages witnessed the imperial ceremonies coming to the fore gradually, although the races continued. The ceremonial and recreational role of the Hippodrome somehow continued during the Ottoman period. Being the oldest structure in the city, the Hippodrome has witnessed exciting chariot races, ceremonies glorifying victorious emperors as well as the charioteers, and the riots that shook the imperial authority. Today, looking to the remnants of the Hippodrome, one can imagine the glorious past of the site.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781108931984
ISBN-10: 1108931987
Pagini: 75
Dimensiuni: 151 x 228 x 5 mm
Greutate: 0.12 kg
Ediția:Nouă
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria Elements in the History of Constantinople

Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

1. Introduction; 2. History of the Hippodrome; 3. The Architechture of the Hippodrome; 4. Monuments and Sculptures; 5. The Hippodrome as the Ceremonial Setting of the City; 6. Circus Factions and Chariot Races; 7. The Church's Opposition to the Chariot Races; 8. The Hippodrome during the Ottoman Period; 9. Archaeological Research and Excavations Conducted in the Hippodrome and Vicinity; Bibliography.

Descriere

This Element describes the history, architecture and social role of the Hippodrome.