Roman chariot
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Title |
Roman chariot |
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Description |
Chariot replica; 10 x 22 x 10 cm. The chariot is the earliest and simplest type of carriage, used in both peace and war as the chief vehicle of many ancient peoples. The critical invention of spoked wheels around 2000 BCE allowed the use of light, horse-drawn chariots in battle. Driven by charioteer, they were used in warfare during the Bronze and Iron Ages (pre 550 BCE), with armor for the driver being provided by shields. The chariot ceased to have military importance in the 4th century BCE, but continued to be used for travel, processions, and in games and races. In the Roman Empire, chariots were used for racing or for triumphal processions, when they could be drawn by as many as 10 horses or even by dogs, tigers, or ostriches. The main center of chariot racing was the Circus Maximus, located in the valley between the Palatine and Aventine Hills in Rome. Chariot racing continued to be extremely popular until the 6th century. This replica shows the ornate sculptural detail, including a ram's head connector, often included on the original chariots. |
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Subject |
Chariots--Rome.; Chariots--Rome--History. |
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Publisher |
Design Toscano |
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Date |
[2010] |
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Format |
JPEG |
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Rights |
Image © Giertz Education Center, Krannert Art Museum. |
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