Ancient Civilisation Timeline

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  • 509 BCE

    Roman Republic is Founded

    The Roman Republic is founded in 509 BCE
  • 449 BCE

    The Law of the 12 Tables is Instituted

    In 449 BC, the Law of the 12 Tables was instituted.
  • 218 BCE

    Hannibal invaded Italy.

    In 218 BCE, Hannibal invades Italy.
  • 73 BCE

    The Spartacus Salve Uprising.

    In 73 BE, The Spartacus Salve Uprising started.
  • 45 BCE

    Julius Caesar becomes Dictator.

    In 45 BC, Julius Caesar became dictator.
  • 45 BCE

    Julius Caesar is assassinated.

    One year after he became dictator, Julius Caesar is assassinated.
  • 27 BCE

    Augustus becomes the first emperor of Rome.

    In 27 BC, Augustus becomes the first emperor of Rome.
  • 1 BCE

    The Birth of Jesus Christ

    This day was the day that Jesus Christ was born. This sparks the AD or CE system.
  • 38

    Emperor Caligula's reign begins.

    In 38 CE, Emperor Caligula's reign began.
  • 64

    The Great Fire of Rome.

    In 64 CE, the Great Fire of Rome happened.
  • 80

    Construction of the Colosseum is completed.

    In 80 CE, the construction of the Colosseum is completed.
  • Period: 96 to 180

    Age of the Five Good Emperors.

    From 96 CE to 180 CE, something called the Five Good Emperors happened.
  • 165

    Antonine Plague

    In 165 CE, the Antonine Prague happened.
  • 330

    Capital of the Empire is moved to Constantinople.

    In 330 CE, the capital of the empire is moved to Constantinople.
  • 380

    Empire converts to Christianity.

    In 380 CE, the empire converts to Christianity.
  • 410

    Sack of Rome.