Disasters with highest death tolls
Destroying a Wall-Attacking Tower
A large meteorite fell onto the rebel Lu Ming-Yueh's camp, destroying a wall-attacking tower in 616. The death toll from this enent is estimated to be more than 10 people.
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- Roman Kingdom
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus was the fifth king of Rome and the first of Etruscan birth. After immigrating to Rome, he gained favor with Ancus, who later adopted him as a son. Upon ascending the throne, he waged wars against the Sabines and Etruscans, doubling the size of Rome and bringing great treasures to the city. To accommodate the influx of population, the Aventine and Caelian hills were populated.
- Disasters with highest death tolls
Destroying a Wall-Attacking Tower
A large meteorite fell onto the rebel Lu Ming-Yueh's camp, destroying a wall-attacking tower in 616. The death toll from this enent is estimated to be more than 10 people.
- Roman Kingdom
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus was the fifth king of Rome and the first of Etruscan birth. After immigrating to Rome, he gained favor with Ancus, who later adopted him as a son. Upon ascending the throne, he waged wars against the Sabines and Etruscans, doubling the size of Rome and bringing great treasures to the city. To accommodate the influx of population, the Aventine and Caelian hills were populated.