The Latin is pulvinar. A marble building resembling a temple rises from the third tier of seats on the Palatine side of the track. The statues and cult objects of the gods carried in the opening procession are placed here to watch the race; since the pulvinar is directly opposite the finish line, they get a good view! The emperor also has a special box here, so he can be seen by the people when he attends the races. (Note that the model of the Circus Maximus does not show the correct location of the pulvinar). The relief below shows the statues of the gods being carried in a special cart during the procession (pompa) that opens a day at the races
