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Elagabalus Timeline Game

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Elagabalus was a Roman emperor known for his controversial reign and eccentric behavior. In a similar fashion, the timeline game allows players to delve into historical events and arrange them in their correct chronological order, just like the emperor sought to impose order in his chaotic reign.

  • Players can immerse themselves in key events from various time periods.
  • The game challenges players to test their knowledge of history and sequencing skills.
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  • 203 AD: Elagabalus is born as Varius Avitus Bassianus
  • 218 AD: Elagabalus becomes the high priest of the deity Elagabalus
  • 218 AD: Elagabalus is declared emperor by the Syrian legions
  • 218 AD: Elagabalus changes his name to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
  • 219 AD: Elagabalus moves the imperial court to Rome
  • 219 AD: Elagabalus marries Julia Cornelia Paula
  • 220 AD: Elagabalus divorces Julia Cornelia Paula
  • 220 AD: Elagabalus marries Julia Aquilia Severa
  • 221 AD: Elagabalus introduces the worship of the Syrian deity Elagabalus to Rome
  • 221 AD: Elagabalus adopts his cousin Severus Alexander as his heir
  • 221 AD: Elagabalus starts to dress in feminine clothing and adopts effeminate behavior
  • 222 AD: Elagabalus is assassinated by the Praetorian Guard
  • 222 AD: Severus Alexander becomes the emperor after Elagabalus' death
  • 222 AD: Elagabalus' memory is officially condemned by the Senate
  • 222 AD: Elagabalus' religious cult is disbanded
  • 222 AD: Elagabalus' body is thrown into the Tiber River
  • 222 AD: Elagabalus' name is stricken from official records and inscriptions
  • 222 AD: Elagabalus' remains are buried in an unmarked grave
  • 222 AD: Elagabalus' family members are executed or exiled
  • 222 AD: Elagabalus' reign is considered one of the most scandalous in Roman history

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