Merida / Emerita Augusta

circus

The Circus, where Diocles, Rome's most successful charioteer ever, began his career.

amph
The Amphitheatre, part of the same complex as the Theatre. The top row of seats has gone. The lower area in the centre, like the one in the amphitheatre at Itálica, was probably for storage. A wooden floor on stone columns would be placed there for fights.


chariot mosaic

Part of an enormous mosaic which shows two chariots with their drivers and rather coy-looking horses, now in the Museum of Roman Art in Mérida
                       

amphitheatre fresco


A fresco from the Amphitheatre, now in the Museum. It was originally painted on to the wall around the arena. Notice the cornice, to keep animals from getting among the audience!



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