Poveglia Island, Italy Timeline Game
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About This Challenge
Explore the dark history of Poveglia Island, Italy, through this engaging timeline game. Test your knowledge of the island’s sinister past by placing events in their correct chronological order.
- Key detail 1: Learn about the construction of the island’s infamous mental asylum.
- Key detail 2: Discover the tragic events that led to Poveglia Island being abandoned and left in ruins.
- Key detail 3: Uncover the mysteries surrounding the alleged paranormal activity on the island.
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- 421 AD: Poveglia Island is first mentioned in historical records as being a place of refuge for the residents of Padua and Este during barbarian invasions
- 810 AD: Poveglia Island is abandoned due to frequent attacks by pirates
- 1348 AD: The island becomes a quarantine station for ships arriving in Venice during the Black Death
- 1922: Construction of the Poveglia Plague Hospital begins
- 1925: The hospital opens to treat patients with various diseases, including the bubonic plague
- 1930s: Reports of experimental treatments and mistreatment of patients at the hospital surface
- 1968: The hospital is closed and abandoned
- 2014: Poveglia Island is sold to a private owner
- 2016: The island is put up for auction but fails to sell
- 2017: Reports of paranormal activity on the island attract attention from ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts
- 2018: The Italian government announces plans to redevelop the island for tourism
- 2019: The redevelopment plans are met with opposition from local residents and environmental groups
- 2020: Poveglia Island is designated a national monument by the Italian government
- 2021: Archaeological surveys uncover ancient Roman ruins on the island
- 2022: The redevelopment plans are revised to include preservation of the island's historical sites
- 2023: Poveglia Island reopens to tourists for guided tours
- 2024: The island becomes a popular destination for paranormal tourism
- 2025: A documentary about the history of Poveglia Island is released
- 2026: Poveglia Island is featured in a popular TV show about haunted places
- 2027: The Italian government announces plans to create a museum on the island
- 2030: Poveglia Island becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site