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Roman Visual Timeline

  • Rome's begining
    753 BCE

    Rome's begining

    Rome was said to be founded by two brothers Romulus and Remus.
  • Period: 753 BCE to 509 BCE

    Roman Monarchy

    This monarchy started with Romulus and ended with Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
  • Cloaca Maxima
    600 BCE

    Cloaca Maxima

    Rome's first sewer system. Over 2500 years old.
  • Period: 509 BCE to 27 BCE

    Roman Republic

    A time when Romans were elected as representatives to rule Rome.
  • The Law of Twelve Tables
    449 BCE

    The Law of Twelve Tables

    Some of Rome's first laws established and written
  • Appian Way
    312 BCE

    Appian Way

    Rome's first highway. Used to travel, trade, and communication since the Roman Republic
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appian_Way
  • Aqueducts
    312 BCE

    Aqueducts

    The Roman Aqueducts were built to transport water over long distances For a vary of different reasons, like cities, and farms http://www.romanaqueducts.info/q&a/1purpose.htm
  • Temple of Baalbek
    250 BCE

    Temple of Baalbek

    One of the largest temples of the roman era. Dedicated to the god of Jupiter.
  • Aureus
    50 BCE

    Aureus

    Rome's first gold coin called Aureus. Accepted as a type of currency until 4th century AD
  • Period: 49 BCE to 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar

    Dictator of the roman Republic. Taking part in the destruction of the Roman Republic
  • Julius Caesar's assassinaton
    44 BCE

    Julius Caesar's assassinaton

    Planned and orchestrated by sixty members of The Senate. The killers stood by Caesar When he came in and sat down soon after they attacked.
    http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/caesar2.htm
  • Period: 27 BCE to 14

    Emperor Augustus

    First ruler of the Roman Empire.
  • Period: 27 BCE to Jan 1, 1453

    Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire was characterized by government headed by emperors and large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe, Africa, and Asia
    https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=roman%20empire
  • Period: 27 BCE to 180

    Pax Romana

    A time When Rome was at peace with it's nationalities inside the Roman Empire.
  • Maison Carrée
    16 BCE

    Maison Carrée

    One of the great temples built during the roman era. only one still preserved to this day
  • Period: 41 to 54

    Emperor Claudius

    Emperor Claudius showed to be an able and efficient ruler. He was also an ambitious builder, constructing many new roads, aqueducts, and canals across the Roman Empire.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudius
  • Period: 54 to 68

    Emperor Nero's Reign

    Emperor Nero was said to be a tyrannical and psychopathic ruler during his 13 years of reigning over the Roman Empire.
  • The Death of Agrippina The Younger
    59

    The Death of Agrippina The Younger

    Agrippina was the mother of Emperor Nero, who was also her judge. Emperor Nero sent royal guards to find and kill Agrippina for lusting over the crown.
  • Great Fire Of Rome
    64

    Great Fire Of Rome

    This was during the rein of Nero (It was said he started it). This fire destroyed about 3/4 of rome
  • Period: 69 to 79

    Emperor Vespasian

    Since Rome was left without a heir due to Nero, Vespasian stepped up to the plate leading Rome into a prosperous decade.
  • The Colosseum
    80

    The Colosseum

    Located in Rome, Italy, it's one of the biggest success in history. Started during Vespasian's rule finished during his son's Titus.
  • Period: 98 to 117

    Emperor Trajan

    Was declared a great emperor and general.
  • The marble forum
    112

    The marble forum

    A rectangular plaza in the middle of Rome. Used for public speeches, celebrations, trials, gladiator matches, and as a market.
  • Pantheon
    125

    Pantheon

    A temple made for all the roman gods. Arguably the most preserved architectural buildings of the ancient roman era
  • Hadrian's Wall
    138

    Hadrian's Wall

    A 73 mile wall built by the roman guards located in the United Kingdom. During the reign of Emperor Hadrian
  • Arch of Septimius Severus
    203

    Arch of Septimius Severus

    This structure was made as a trophy or symbol of Rome's great victories.