About the authors
| First name, Middle name, Last name, Scientific degree, Scientific rank, Current position. Full and brief name of the organization, The organization address. | Mohammad Yaman Ghannam, postgraduate student, Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering, Kazan, Russian Federation Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ORCID: 0009-0000-8783-4881 Evgeniy I. Prokofiev, professor, Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering, Kazan, Russian Federation Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ORCID: 0000-0003-0609-7176 |
| Title of the article | Historical overview of the nature of team sports and their architectural structures in the countries of the Ancient World |
| Abstract. | Problem statement. As society developed, sports developed either. In medieval Europe, for example, jousting and other types of combat were popular among knights, and in Asia martial arts and various forms of gymnastics were practiced as a means of developing physical and mental discipline. In the modern era, sport has become a global phenomenon, with millions of people watching and taking part in various activities, from football and basketball to golf and hockey. As technology has evolved, sports have also taken on new forms, such as e-sports, which include computer games and virtual competitions. The purpose of the article is to review the game sports of the Ancient world based on the analysis of archaeological sites and preserved sports facilities. Research objectives: analysis of sports in Ancient Egypt, among the Phoenicians in particular; study of the features of the sports games of the Greek kings and warriors; review of the sports of the Romans. Results. The authors have established that the ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians as a rule held their sports games in open squares in front of temples, as well as in the courtyards of royal palaces. The ancient Greeks began to build sports facilities in accordance with their direct purpose, while preferring outdoor sports grounds in the fresh air. The ancient Romans continue the tradition of holding outdoor games, large amphitheaters are being built for these purposes, but some types of sports games are held indoors in Roman baths. |
| Keywords. | Architecture, history, facilities, sports, ancient world |
| For citations: | Ghannam M. Ya., Prokofiev E.I. Historical overview of the nature of team sports and their architectural structures in the countries of the Ancient World // News KSUAE, 2024, № 2(68), p. 243-252, DOI: 10.48612/NewsKSUAE/68.20, EDN: TJLKSS |
