Photo Gallery: Ancient Rome Reborn in 3-D

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Photo Gallery: Ancient Rome Reborn in 3-D
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The Circus Maximus

Established as a simple dirt racetrack in the sixth century B.C., the Circus Maximus eventually grew into a huge arena for hosting events, most notably chariot races.

At its peak, the circus could hold up to 250,000 Romans, who could watch as charioteers raced down the track's 1,650-foot (503-meter) straightaways.

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