What did Ancient Chariot Races Look Like?

March 31, 2026

The Race in progress.
The Race in progress.
The big picture.
The big picture.
Eight Starting Gates.
Eight Starting Gates.
The central Spina.
The central Spina.

A Roman Mosaic from Lugdunum (modern Lyon in France) has some answers. Click on images to go to large images and descriptive commentary.

What did Ancient Chariot Races Look Like? — Holy Land Photos