Name two events that happened in Ancient rome around the same time and list a timeline
These events may include the following:
• the development or spread of the civilization or ideas and practices from the civilization
• religious ideas or cultural practices
• scientific or technological inventions or advancements
• agricultural or economic developments
1. The construction of the Roman Colosseum and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii.
Timeline:
- 70-80 AD: Construction of the Roman Colosseum begins under the emperor Vespasian.
- 79 AD: Eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroys the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, burying them in ash and preserving them for centuries.
- 80 AD: The Roman Colosseum is completed and begins hosting gladiatorial games and other events.
- Both events showcase the engineering prowess of the Romans and the destructive power of nature.