Circus Maximus and the Mausoleum of Augustus Caeser

The Circus Maximus, originally constructed in 329 BC, was the
location in which Roman chariot races were held (much like
the one depicted in the movie Ben Hur).

The Mausoleum of Augustus Caeser is the tomb of the first
emperor of the Roman empire.

The Circus Maximus now
only maintains the original
shape ...

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... and is unbuilt upon. It
serves as an open park for
joggers and their dogs.
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The less than properly
maintained Mausoleum
of Augustus Caeser,
first emperor of the
Roman Empire.

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