Evolution of Stadiums, Rise in Sports Architecture

The origination of the stadium dates back to VIII Century BC around a rudimentary athletics track shaped as an elongated "U". Starting and finish line were at the two ends and there was only one track which was 192 m long and 32 m wide. There was a stone stand with two separate entrances for judges and for spectators, who could the watch the athletes' efforts and cheer them throughout the competition, was built along the track.