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The Establishment of Londinium Timeline Game

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Londinium was established in 43 AD by the Romans, marking the beginning of a new era in the region’s history. To better understand this significant event, a timeline game can be a fun and educational way to learn about the establishment of Londinium.

  • The Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD under Emperor Claudius
  • Londinium was founded as a Roman settlement shortly after the invasion
  • The city grew into a thriving hub of commerce and culture in Roman Britain

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

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  • 43 AD: Roman conquest of Britain
  • 43 AD: Claudius orders the construction of a bridge across the Thames
  • 43-50 AD: The Romans establish a small settlement on the north bank of the Thames
  • 47 AD: The settlement is named Londinium
  • 50 AD: The first wooden bridge, known as London Bridge, is built
  • 50-60 AD: The Roman governor Scapula establishes Londinium as a major trading center
  • 60-70 AD: Londinium becomes an important port for trade with the Roman Empire
  • 190 AD: Construction of defensive walls around Londinium begins
  • c. 200 AD: Londinium is granted the status of a municipium
  • c. 220 AD: Londinium becomes the capital of the province of Britannia
  • c. 240 AD: The Roman temple of Mithras is built in Londinium
  • c. 250 AD: Londinium suffers a major fire, destroying a large portion of the city
  • c. 250-260 AD: Reconstruction efforts begin in Londinium
  • c. 300 AD: Londinium becomes an important administrative and commercial center
  • c. 200-400 AD: The London Wall is completed
  • c. 350 AD: The population of Londinium reaches its peak, estimated at around 60,000
  • c. 350-400 AD: Londinium becomes a center of Christianity
  • c. 400 AD: The Roman Empire starts to decline, impacting Londinium's prosperity
  • c. 410 AD: The Saxon raids begin, leading to the eventual abandonment of Londinium
  • c. 430 AD: Londinium is largely abandoned and falls into ruin

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