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Construction of the Cloaca Maxima Timeline Game

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The game “Construction of the Cloaca Maxima” is a fun and educational way to learn about the ancient Roman sewer system and its significance in history.

  • Players will learn about the engineering marvel of the Cloaca Maxima, which was one of the first sewer systems in the world.
  • Through gameplay, players will understand the importance of sanitation in ancient civilizations and how it contributed to public health.

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

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  • 6th century BC: Construction begins
  • 4th century BC: First section of the Cloaca Maxima is completed
  • 3rd century BC: Cloaca Maxima extended to drain the Roman Forum
  • 3rd century BC: Cloaca Maxima expanded to drain the Velabrum marsh
  • 3rd century BC: Construction of the Tiber River flood-control system begins
  • 2nd century BC: Expansion of the Cloaca Maxima to drain the Subura district
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima extended to drain the Circus Maximus
  • 312 BC: Construction of the Via Appia begins
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima expanded to drain the Aventine Hill
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima extended to drain the Palatine Hill
  • 2nd century BC: Expansion of the Tiber River flood-control system
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima extended to drain the Caelian Hill
  • 2nd century BC: Construction of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus begins
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima expanded to drain the Esquiline Hill
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima extended to drain the Quirinal Hill
  • 2nd century BC: Completion of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima expanded to drain the Capitoline Hill
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima extended to drain the Viminal Hill
  • 2nd century BC: Cloaca Maxima expanded to drain the Janiculum Hill
  • 2nd century BC: Construction of the Temple of Saturn begins

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