Nerva was 66 years old when Domitian was assassinated and was considered a safe choice for temporary emperor since he probably wouldn't live long. During his reign, a good successor could be chosen. He completed a new forum which Domitian had started, and named it the Forum of Nerva when it was dedicated. He died of natural causes less than 2 years after becoming emperor.

    

Nerva, in the National Museum of Rome - Palazzo Massimo
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Nerva, on Via dei Fori Imperiali
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Nerva, in the Capitoline Museum's Hall of the Emperors
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Nerva, in the Capitoline Museum's Hall of the Emperors
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Nerva, in the National Museum of Rome - Palazzo Altemps
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Nerva, in the National Museum of Rome - Palazzo Altemps
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Nerva, near the Hall of the Pediment in the Capitoline Museum
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Nerva, in the Hall of the Emperors of the Palazzo Nuovo of the Capitoline Museum
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Nerva, in the Hall of the Emperors of the Palazzo Nuovo of the Capitoline Museum
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The statue of Nerva on Via dei Fori Imperiali
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• Completed and dedicated the Forum of Nerva in 97 AD.

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