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Roman emperor Caracalla (pictured) was assassinated near Harran and succeeded by his Praetorian Guard prefect Macrinus.
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Roman emperor from 198 to 217
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Harran
Ancient city in Upper Mesopotamia
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Praetorian Guard
Bodyguards of the Roman emperors
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Macrinus
Roman emperor from 217 to 218
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