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The Fire of Rome Timeline Game

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Explore the events surrounding the devastating fire of Rome in 80 AD with this interactive timeline game.

  • Players will learn about the causes and consequences of the fire.
  • They will also discover the key figures involved in the event.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • July 18, 64 AD: The Great Fire of Rome begins
  • July 19, 64 AD: The fire spreads rapidly due to strong winds
  • July 20, 64 AD: Fire engulfs the Circus Maximus
  • July 21, 64 AD: The fire reaches the Palatine Hill
  • July 22, 64 AD: Nero returns to Rome and organizes relief efforts
  • July 23, 64 AD: Nero opens his palaces to accommodate the homeless
  • July 24, 64 AD: Rumors of Nero playing the lyre while Rome burns
  • July 25, 64 AD: Nero blames Christians for starting the fire
  • July 26, 64 AD: Persecution of Christians begins in Rome
  • July 27, 64 AD: Fire finally brought under control
  • July 28, 64 AD: Rebuilding efforts begin in Rome
  • August 1, 64 AD: Nero establishes new building regulations for fire prevention
  • August 5, 64 AD: Construction of the Domus Aurea (Golden House) begins
  • August 10, 64 AD: Nero unveils plans for the new city layout
  • August 15, 64 AD: Nero's artistic projects gain popularity
  • August 20, 64 AD: Large-scale reconstruction efforts continue
  • August 25, 64 AD: Seneca resigns as Nero's advisor
  • September 1, 64 AD: Nero organizes lavish games and spectacles to distract from the fire
  • September 5, 64 AD: Rebuilding of the Temple of Jupiter begins
  • October 15, 64 AD: Nero declares Rome's reconstruction complete

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