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Great Fire of Rome

Also known as Neronian persecution, Fire of 64

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41.8931, 12.4828 · Wikidata Q215231 P625 (accessed 2026-11-12) · On the map

  • start. 64-07-19high · Wikidata P580
  • end. 64-07-26high · Wikidata P582

Fire of July 64; Tacitus says Nero blamed and executed Christians, the first recorded Roman action against them.

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The Great Fire of Rome began on the evening of 18–19 July 64 AD. The fire started in the merchant shops around Rome's chariot stadium, Circus Maximus. After six days, the fire was brought under control, but before the damage could be assessed, the fire reignited and burned for another three days. In the aftermath of the fire, nearly three quarters of Rome had been destroyed.

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