27 ⟶ Fidenae Amphitheatre Collapse

A poorly built amphitheatre in Fidenae collapses, killing 20...
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🌊 Tiber River Flood in Rome

The river Tiber floods parts of Rome.⟶
Tiber River Flood in Rome (15)
DisasterNatural DisasterFloodingRoman EmpireAncient romeInfrastructureEnvironmental Impact
ItalyItaly

💥 Fidenae Amphitheatre Collapse

A poorly built amphitheatre in Fidenae collapses, killing 20,000 of the 50,000 spectators.⟶
Fidenae Amphitheatre Collapse (27)
Ancient romeRoman EmpireDisasterBuilding CollapsePublic SafetyConstruction
ItalyItaly

💥 Campanian Earthquake Damages Pompeii and Other Cities

A great earthquake damages cities in Campania, including Pompeii (February 5).⟶
Campanian Earthquake Damages Pompeii and Other Cities (62)
Ancient romeRoman EmpireEarthquakePompeiiNatural DisasterCampaniaDisaster
ItalyItaly

🚢 Storm Destroys 200 Ships at Portus

A violent storm destroys 200 ships anchored at Portus.⟶
Storm Destroys 200 Ships at Portus (62)
Roman EmpireDisasterMaritime HistoryStormEconomyTradeAncient rome
ItalyItaly

🔥 Great Fire Destroys Parts of Rome

July 18- 27 – Great Fire of Rome: A fire begins which destroyed three of fourteen of the administrative regions of Rome, more commonly known as the Palatine hill, the Circus Maximus, and the Oppian hill. Also suffering severe damage were the Campus Martius and the Via Lata.⟶
Great Fire Destroys Parts of Rome (64)
Roman EmpireAncient romeFireDisasterUrban PlanningNeroInfrastructure
ItalyItaly