I
Unique ancient
architecture
have a chance
to witness
remnants of
the magnificent
beauty of
Ceasarea, which
gives me the opportunity
to admire the talented
craftmanship of 2000, or
even 3000 years ago. This
city was more appreciated
than Jerusalem. In the
7th century, Islamic
invaders attacked and
destroyed Caesarea. 5
centuries later, crusaders
lengthened the water
supply system and rebuilt
the city as a vast fortress
which still retains now.
I’m most impressed with
the hippodrome built in
a Roman architectural
style with oval racing
floor, wooden steps with
chairs, stairs and corridors
designed smartly to create
the best exit path. There
is also a 3500-seat square
where many executions
took place. This two-floor
arena featured enough
space for all citizens
of the city. The exit
includes many corridors.
Standing there, I felt as
if I was journeying back
to the Roman period and
watching horse races, an
exciting entertainment
activity of kings and royaly
of the time. Romans
considered horseracing
as a religion, an essential
part of their moral life. It
was the reason why they
spent so much money
buying good horses,
worked hard to build this
arena and even recruited
excellent racers and joined
expensive junior course.
the hippodrome WAS built in a Roman architectural style with oval
racing floor, wooden steps with chairs, stairs and corridors designed
smartly to create the best exit path.
Oval racing
floor,
wooden
steps with
chairs and
stairs
The water
supply system
7-candle set in the open-air market
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