OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
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Revise: The chariot racesA long central barrier, commonly called the spina, separated the outward and return stretches. This prevented chariots travelling in opposite directions from meeting head-on, while leaving space for overtaking along each straight.
- Revise: Identification and Purpose of Roman Material Remains
The long central dividing barrier around which chariots raced in a Roman circus.