The Roman hippodrome built by Herod the Great about 25–13 BCE at Caesarea, Israel


The Roman hippodrome (stadium for horse racing and chariot racing) at the national park of Caesarea Maritima, Israel - The ancient Caesarea Maritima (or Caesarea Palestinae) city and harbor were built by Herod the Great about 25–13 BCE. Caesarea Maritima was named in honor of Augustus Caesar.


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Location: Caesarea, Israel
Photo credit: © Todd Strand / Alamy / Afripics
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