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Hippodrome of Constantinople

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Long ago, people loved fast races.

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Constantinople imperial district.png
They watched horses run in a big circle. Many people sat in the stands to watch. It was a place for fun and talk.
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Obelisk of Thutmosis III in Istanbul.jpg
You can still see some old parts today. Do you like to watch races?

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File:A view from The Sphendone of the Hippodrome.jpg
A view from The Sphendone of the Hippodrome.jpg
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Constantinople imperial district.png
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Hipodrom.jpg
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Hippodrome in 1573.png
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Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey - panoramio (401).jpg
File:Obelisk of Thutmosis III in Istanbul.jpg
Obelisk of Thutmosis III in Istanbul.jpg
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Constantine Obelisk.jpg
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