hippodromes (Greek sports buildings)
- Scope note
- Oblong enclosures curved at one end and built for horse and chariot racing, usage is typically restricted to such structures in Greek cities of the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras; meaning overlaps with similar structures in ancient Rome itself, "circuses (Roman arenas)." For sports structures used for horse racing in more modern contexts, use "horse racetracks."
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024