hippodrome
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The site’s 2nd-century hippodrome for racing chariots was also damaged by nearby blasts, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
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
On 23 October, the IDF issued evacuation orders for neighbourhoods close to the city's Roman ruins, including the remains of a necropolis and a hippodrome.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2024
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
Uncle Al stands in the center of the hippodrome, stupefied.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
