Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The Chariot-Races
The Carceres
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 4, 2019
1. The Chariot-Races Marker
From the starting gates (carceres), chariots dashed counterclockwise on a seven-lap race whose finishing line was situated in front of the officials' tribune. The sharp curve at the turning posts (meta prima and meta secunda), at each end of the track, posed a major challenge for the charioteers.
The carceres, often modified, were arranged so as to offer a fair chance to all competitors. In the first stage - the Herodian period - they were parallel to the long axis of the arena (1). In later stages - the Roman period - they followed a radical setting (2).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Sports.
Location. 32° 29.992′ N, 34° 53.466′ E. Marker is in Caesarea, Haifa District. Marker can be reached from Kvish HaTe'atron just west of Rothschild, on the right when traveling west. This historical marker is located in the Caesarea Maritima National Park, very near to the western end of Kvish HaTe'atron Street. The marker is situated at the northern end of the hippodrome. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. King Herod's 'Hippodrome' (here, next to this marker); Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Palace Vaults
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Also see . . .
1. Caesarea Maritima. This is a link to information, regarding Caesarea Maritima, provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on July 9, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Caesarea Maritime. Bible Walks website entry (Submitted on April 30, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 4, 2019
2. The Chariot-Races Marker
View of the marker, looking south along the hippodrome.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 4, 2019
3. The Chariot-Races Starting Gate
View of the ancient hippodrome's starting gates, with a view of chariot and horses art work.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 4, 2019
4. The Chariot-Races Marker
A broader and wider view of the ancient hippodrome's starting gates, with a view of the hippodrome looking south.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
