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Ancient two-wheeled carriage, used both in peace and war by the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, ancient Britons, and others.
Various kinds of chariot, with different purposes, are depicted on ancient monuments and in ancient art. The most familiar is the war chariot, usually drawn by two horses. Other chariots were drawn by four horses harnessed abreast. These included the quadriga, or racing chariot, and the Roman currus triumphalis, in which victorious generals rode in triumphs (victory processions). This was round in shape and, unlike most chariots, closed behind.
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