Circus Maximus and Aqueducts

Mr. Schick had us do research today about 4 topics: Colosseums, Circus Maximus, Roman Forum, and Aqueducts. I worked with Kacey and she researched Colosseums and Roman Forum, I took these notes on Circus Maximus and Aqueducts.

Circus Maximus

• First Celebration of the consualia in honor of Consus, the Roman god of granary
• Could hold a quarter of a million people
• It was used primarily for chariot racing but sometimes for hunts and mock battles 
• Built in the 6th century B.C 
• It was twice destroyed by fire and the stands collapsed at least twice, killing many people
• 620 meters long and 120 meters wide 

Aqueducts

• Local governments decided to build 
• Bridge that brings water in and out
• First built in 312 B.C
• Used for indoor sewage 
• Brought water in and out of Rome 
• Was used to carry waste out and bring drinking water in
• Miles long

Colosseum 

• Seated 50,000-80,000 people
• Largest Amphitheater in the world 
• Construction started in 70 AD
• It takes up 6 acres of land
• Slaves and woman were seated in the upper bleachers and senators were seated near the floor area
• A place of honor was reserved for the editor - person who funded and arranged the games (often the emperor)