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The term Field of Mars (Latin: Campus Martius) goes back to antiquity, and designates an area, inside or near a city, used as a parade or exercise ground by the military.

Notable examples of places which were used for these purposes include:

  • Campus Martius, an area in ancient Rome
  • Champ de Mars, a large public space in front of the Military Academy in Paris
  • Field of Mars (Saint Petersburg), a square in Saint Petersburg

    • Modern-day examples of places which have been given this name include:

  • Pedion tou Areos, a large public park in Athens
  • Field of Mars Reserve, bushland in New South Wales, Australia

    • References

    Field of Mars Wikipedia
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