Roman Hippodrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ancient structure
gptkbp:adjacentTo gptkb:the_Great_Palace_of_Constantinople
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
the Nika riots
the_Byzantine_emperors
the_Circus_Maximus
the_Byzantine_culture
gptkbp:builder gptkb:the_obelisk_of_Theodosius
gptkbp:built 4th century AD
gptkbp:capacity approximately 100,000 spectators
gptkbp:conservationEfforts still visible today
gptkbp:decoratedWith statues
gptkbp:defeated by_the_Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:the_Hippodrome_of_Constantinople
gptkbp:features obelisks
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of power
important_in_Byzantine_history
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:the_Roman_Empire
gptkbp:historicalEvent public games
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roman Hippodrome
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Roman_architecture
cultural practices
later stadium designs
the design of modern arenas
later_European_stadiums
gptkbp:inspiration modern sports venues
gptkbp:is_a_site_for political gatherings
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:Emperor_Constantine_the_Great
marble and stone
gptkbp:is_essential_for social gatherings
civic pride
gptkbp:is_featured_in chariot races
the spina with monuments
the starting gates
gptkbp:is_known_for its vibrant atmosphere
its grand architecture
its length of 450 meters
its spina
its_role_in_the_Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:is_part_of the city's heritage
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
the_historical_landscape_of_Istanbul
gptkbp:is_used_in public spectacles
celebrations and festivals
the 15th century
chariot racing
gptkbp:legacy remains a tourist attraction
gptkbp:location Constantinople
gptkbp:previousName the center of public life
the_Hippodrome_of_Byzantium
gptkbp:reduces after_the_fall_of_Constantinople
gptkbp:renovated during_the_reign_of_Emperor_Justinian_I
gptkbp:role entertainment venue
gptkbp:significance cultural and social center
gptkbp:surrounding_area the_Hippodrome_Square
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists
historical figures