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Emperors of the Flavian Dynasty, known as “Group of the four-horse chariots”

They ride race chariots, towed by four horses in a line, representing the emperors of the Flavian Dynasty. The first one to parade was, in 1978, “Titus, victorious in Jerusalem”. He represented the victory over Judah by bringing the gems of the Temple at the moment when his victory was being celebrated in Rome. In 1946, the group way of parading changed, and the horsemen started riding four-horse chariots, instead the two-horse chariots that they used to ride. This group is formed up by: Vespasian, general elected by the legions as Nero’s successor. He tried to dominate Israel after its uprising against Rome. Titus, who was Vespasian's son and successor. He destroyed the Temple and ended the Israeli uprising. Domitian, who was son of Vespasian and Titus' younger brother and successor. He persecuted Christians, and executed his cousin Flavius Clemerus and his daughter Domitile, under being Christians. Flavia Domitia, Domitian’s wife. She was involved in his husband's murder.

Emperors of the Flavian Dynasty, known as “Group of the four-horse chariots”
 

Emperors of the Flavian Dynasty, known as “Group of the four-horse chariots”

After Nero’s carriage, the four four-horse chariot race can be seen. These chariots need plenty of room to run, so, for a few minutes there is no one on the procession way. The emperors wear gold and silk embroidered cloaks, which cannot be fully appreciated on the parade due to their special way of riding, very quickly.