The Great Fire of Rome rban fire that occurred in July, AD 64, Emperor Nero was blamed for the devastation, Rome, Italy, Southern Europe

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Illustration taken from: Die Hauptstädte der Welt. Reich illustrirtes Prachtwerk. Schlesische Buchdruckerei, Kunst und Verlags-Anstalt Schottlaender. Breslau about 1897 This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage

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Size: 6875px × 4354px
Location: Rome, Italy
Photo credit: © Wolfgang Diederich / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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