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64 in Roman Empire

Explore 8 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 64.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 64

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July

Domus Aureus

Nero ยท Domus Aureus ยท Arts / Architecture

Nero constructs a Palace for himself, the Domus Aureus

Great Fire of Rome

Nero, Nero Claudius ยท Rome ยท House / House of Julio-Claudian Emperors

The Great Fire of Rome begins on July 18, 64, and devastates much of the city.

Other events (month unknown)

Christian Persecution

Nero, Nero Claudius ยท Rome ยท House / House of Julio-Claudian Emperors

After the Great Fire of Rome, Nero's government persecutes Christians and uses them as scapegoats for the disaster.

Domus Aurea

Nero, Nero Claudius ยท Rome ยท House / House of Julio-Claudian Emperors

Nero begins construction of the Domus Aurea after the Great Fire reshapes large areas of central Rome.

Emergency Relief after Fire

Nero, Nero Claudius ยท Rome ยท House / House of Julio-Claudian Emperors

Nero opens public spaces and arranges emergency supplies for people displaced by the Great Fire of Rome.

Post-Fire Building Regulations

Nero, Nero Claudius ยท Rome ยท House / House of Julio-Claudian Emperors

After the Great Fire, Nero introduces rebuilding rules intended to reduce fire risk through wider streets, porticoes, and safer construction.

Procurator

Florus, Gessius ยท Procurator-Judea ยท Government / Government of Roman Empire

Appointed Procurator of Judea

Roman Incorporation of Syria

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus ยท Antioch ยท Warfare / Military

Pompey reorganised former Seleucid territories into the Roman province of Syria, placing Antioch within the expanding Roman provincial system.

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