64 ⟶ Great Fire Destroys Parts of Rome

July 18- 27 – Great Fire of Rome: A fire begins which destro...
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🌊 Tiber River Flood in Rome

The river Tiber floods parts of Rome.⟶
Tiber River Flood in Rome (15)
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🔥 Fire Destroys Parts of Rome

A fire breaks out in Rome.⟶
Fire Destroys Parts of Rome (27)
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🚢 Storm Destroys 200 Ships at Portus

A violent storm destroys 200 ships anchored at Portus.⟶
Storm Destroys 200 Ships at Portus (62)
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🔥 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)
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🔥 Lyon's Aid to Rome, and Nero's Reciprocity After a Fire

Lyon sends a large sum of money to Rome to aid in the reconstruction. However, during the winter of AD 64–65, Lyon suffers a catastrophic fire itself, and Nero reciprocates by sending money to Lyon.⟶
Lyon's Aid to Rome, and Nero's Reciprocity After a Fire (64)
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