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Cornelia Fuchs
February 28, 2026
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The Palatine Stadium, or Hippodrome of Domitian, is a massive 1st-century AD structure on Rome's Palatine Hill built by Emperor Domitian as part of his palace complex. Measuring roughly 160 x 48 meters, it resembles a circus or stadium but likely served as a private sunken garden (viridarium) or riding arena for the imperial court.
Built between 81 and 92 AD, it is an elongated, sunken rectangle with a curved southwestern end, surrounded by a two-story portico. While named a "stadium," it was likely a private, landscaped garden with paths, trees, and sculptures, rather than a venue for public races.
Built between 81 and 92 AD, it is an elongated, sunken rectangle with a curved southwestern end, surrounded by a two-story portico. While named a "stadium," it was likely a private, landscaped garden with paths, trees, and sculptures, rather than a venue for public races.
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