Ancient Roman architecture varying purposes and differed in design and construction. Along with theatres and amphitheatres, Circuses were one of the main entertainment sites of the time. Circuses were venues for chariot races, horse races, and performances that commemorated important events of the empire were performed there. For events that involved re-enactments of naval battles, the circus was flooded with water. The performance space of the Roman circus was normally, despite its name, an oblong rectangle of two linear sections of race track, separated by a median strip running along the length of about two thirds the track, joined at one end with
Arenas, Málaga Christian reconquest conquered back Axarquía's region, including Bentomiz Castle and nearby villages, including Arenas, and Çuheyla, old vicinity near that was deserted after its conquest. In the 16th century, the area the Moorish population revolted. After their defeat, the Moorish population of Arenas was expelled almost to its entirety and moved towards Segura de León, in Badajoz. Arenas, consequently was repopulated with families coming from other parts of the peninsula, mainly from two Jaen villages, Santiago de Calatrava y La Higuera de Calatrava. All the details regarding the repopulation Arenas, can be found in "Libro de Apeo y Repartimiento de