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Detail of the Roman Circus mosaic showing a chariot race with bird-drawn chariots, Villa del Casale, Piazza Armerina

Circus Mosaic at Roman Villa of Casale: Chariot Race with Birds

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File Name

20232_717

Caption

Piazza Armerina, Roman Villa of Casale, which was probably an imperial urban palace. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Detail of the mosaic of the Circus depicting a chariot race. Chariots are pulled by birds.

City

Piazza Armerina (EN)

Location

Villa Romana del Casale

Keywords

Italy - Sicily - Archaelogy - Scavi archeologici - Archaeological Site - Enna - Piazza Armerina - Mansion - Roman Age - The Romans - UNESCO - Patrimonio Mondiale Umanità - World Heritage Site - Mosaic - Chariot - Race - Harness Racing - Circus - Art - Artwork - Horse - Chiarioteer - Bird