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Great Fire of Rome

Took place on July 19, 64

1962

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The Great Fire of Rome (Latin: incendium magnum Romae) began on the evening of 18–19 July 64 AD. The fire started in the merchant shops around Rome's chariot stadium, Circus Maximus.

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