Make Rome Great Again
Aurelian (A.D. 270-275)
Aurelian's wall
Aurelian built a new wall around Rome to keep the city safe from intruders.
Restitutor Orbis (restorer of the world)
Aurelian did a lot to bring the empire back together and improve it after years of devastation. He gave himself the title of Restitutor Orbis (restorer of the world).
Sol Invictus (unconquered sun)
Aurelian tried to establish Sol Invictus as supreme god of the Roman empire in order to bring more unity.
Sol Invictus
silver coin
Aurelian
gold coin
Temple of the Sun-god
Aurelian built a temple to honor the Sun-god
Aurelian's End
How did Aurelian die?
The emperor's guards were tricked into killing him because they were told he was going to murder them. His death prevented a persecution of the christian's.
Works Cited
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Aurelian." britannica.com. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., 2016. Web. 11 May. 2016.
Christian Korner, "Aurelian And Rebellions During His Reign (A.D. 270-275)." luc.edu., Christian Korner, 2001. Web. 11 May. 2016.
Hurley, Patrick. "Aurelian." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia Ltd., 20 Mar. 2011. Web. 17 May 2016.
White, John F. "The Roman Emperor Aurelian." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016.