hippodrome

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The museum suffered damage, its windows were blown out, but the explosion did not reach the necropolis nor the Roman-era triumphal arch, aqueducts and hippodrome that are also part of the site.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

It was reported that one of the hippodrome managers chided Donaldson, saying, “What’s the use of this? Why didn’t you go somewhere?”

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2024

The vessel was probably part of a river fleet serving the sprawling and highly-developed Roman city of 45,000 people which had a hippodrome, fortifications, a forum, a palace, temples, amphitheatre, aqueducts, baths and workshops.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

This was a special day for the Sombor hippodrome.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023

She recognized landmarks Jason had told her about—the hippodrome, the coliseum, the temples and parks, the neighborhood of Seven Hills with its winding streets, colorful villas, and flowering gardens.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan