Circus, Merida, Extremadura, Spain
Circus, 1st century AD, used to hold chariot races, at Emerita Augusta, founded in 25 BC by Emperor Augustus, in Merida, Extremadura, Spain. The circus measures 400x100m and could hold 30, 000 spectators. It is located outside the city walls. The circus forms part of the Merida UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
14117015
Media ID
45939237
Size
5464px x 3640px
(5.1MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
Date
2009
