Flavian Dynasty and Rome's Building Program (69–96 CE)

1. Vespasian proclaimed emperor; rebuilding priorities set

   Dec 21, 69Labels: Vespasian, Rome

   • Britannica
   • Oxford Ref

2. Construction begins on the Colosseum under Vespasian

   Jan 1, 70Labels: Colosseum, Vespasian

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

3. Forum of Peace constructed and later dedicated

   Jan 1, 71Labels: Forum of, Vespasian

   • Capitolium
   • Britannica

4. Forum of Peace (Templum Pacis) dedicated

   Jan 1, 75Labels: Forum of, Flavian dynasty

   • Capitolium
   • Britannica

5. Colosseum dedicated by Titus with inaugural games

   Jan 1, 80Labels: Colosseum, Titus

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

6. Great Fire of 80 damages Rome; rebuilding accelerates

   Jan 1, 80Labels: Great Fire, Rome

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

7. Baths of Titus built near the Domus Aurea

   Jan 1, 81Labels: Baths of, Esquiline

   • Baths Titus
   • Britannica

8. Arch of Titus erected to commemorate deification

   Jan 1, 81Labels: Arch of, Domitian

   • Britannica
   • Parco Colosseo

9. Domitian adds Colosseum’s upper level (fourth story)

   Jan 1, 82Labels: Colosseum, Domitian

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

10. Domitian rebuilds the Capitoline Temple of Jupiter

    Jan 1, 82Labels: Temple of, Domitian

    • Key to Umbria
    • Britannica

11. Temple of Vespasian and Titus begun then completed

    Jan 1, 87Labels: Temple of, Titus

    • Temple VT
    • Art of Making

12. Domitian’s palace complex built on the Palatine Hill

    Jan 1, 92Labels: Domitian's Palace, Palatine Hill

    • Domus Flavia
    • Palace Domitian

13. Curia Julia restored under Domitian

    Jan 1, 94Labels: Curia Julia, Domitian

    • Curia Julia
    • Britannica

14. Temple of the gens Flavia dedicated near end of reign

    Jan 1, 95Labels: Templum Gentis, Domitian

    • Platner Ashby
    • Gens Flavia

15. Domitian assassinated; Flavian building era ends

    Sep 18, 96Labels: Domitian, Flavian dynasty

    • Britannica
    • Oxford Ref