The hippodrome of Constantinople / Engin Akyürek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Akyürek, Engin, 1957- author.

Series:

Elements in the History of Constantinople.

Cambridge elements. Elements in the history of Constantinople 2514-3891

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hippodrome of Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey).

Istanbul (Turkey)--Antiquities.

Istanbul (Turkey).

Istanbul (Turkey)--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (72 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2021.

Summary:

The Hippodrome of Constantinople was constructed in the fourth century AD, by the Roman Emperor Constantine I, in his new capital. Throughout Byzantine history the Hippodrome served as a ceremonial, sportive and recreational center of the city; in the early period, it was used mainly as an arena for very popular, competitive, and occasionally violent chariot races, while the Middle Ages witnessed the imperial ceremonies coming to the fore gradually, although the races continued. The ceremonial and recreational role of the Hippodrome somehow continued during the Ottoman period. Being the oldest structure in the city, the Hippodrome has witnessed exciting chariot races, ceremonies glorifying victorious emperors as well as the charioteers, and the riots that shook the imperial authority. Today, looking to the remnants of the Hippodrome, one can imagine the glorious past of the site.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

The Hippodrome of Constantinople

Contents

1 Introduction

2 History of the Hippodrome

3 The Architecture of the Hippodrome

3.1 The Starting Gates (Carceres)

3.2 The Racetrack (Pelma)

3.3 The Tiers

3.4 The Sphendone

3.5 The Imperial Box (Kathisma)

3.6 The Spina (Euripos)

4 Monuments and Sculptures

4.1 The Egyptian Obelisk

4.2 The Serpent Column

4.3 The Walled Obelisk

4.4 Sculptures

5 The Hippodrome as the Ceremonial Setting of the City

6 Circus Factions and Chariot Races

6.1 Circus Factions

6.2 Chariot Races

6.2.1 The Hoisting of the Flag

6.2.2 Drawing of Lots

6.2.3 Charioteers

6.2.4 Race Chariots and Horses

7 The Church's Opposition to the Chariot Races

8 The Hippodrome During the Ottoman Period

9 Archaeological Research and Excavations Conducted in the Hippodrome and Vicinity

Bibliography.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 27 Sep 2021).

ISBN:

1-108-94448-5

1-108-95071-X

1-108-94295-4

OCLC:

1267552396