Residence Built into Hippodrome
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Authors
Sheppard, Beth M.
Issue Date
5/19/23
Type
Image
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Keywords
Caesarea National Park , Israel , Herod the Great , Hellenism , Roman Empire , Judea , Caesarea Maritima , Vespasian , Roman Legion , Villa , Amphitheater
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Abstract
Description
A residence was built into the hippodrome when it was converted (shortened) into an amphitheater. In front are the remains of the spina, or low central wall, that divided the original hippodrome course.