Ancient rome

Ancient Rome's Timeline 1200 B.C.E. to 121 B.C.E

By tyroneous
  • 121

    The whole Mediterranean region is now under Roman control after Attalus III of Pergamum wills his kingdom to Rome.

    The whole Mediterranean region is now under Roman control after Attalus III of Pergamum wills his kingdom to Rome.
  • 146

    3rd Punic War ends with the destruction of Carthage.

    3rd Punic War ends with the destruction of Carthage.
  • 202

    Scipio Aftricanus Major defeats Hannibal in the final Battle of the 2nd Punic War.

    Scipio Aftricanus Major defeats Hannibal in the final Battle of the 2nd Punic War.
  • 216

    Battle of Cannae: Hannibal defeats a 100,000 man Roman army. It is regarded both as one of the greatest tactical feats in military history and as one of the worst defeats in Roman history.

    Battle of Cannae: Hannibal defeats a 100,000 man Roman army. It is regarded both as one of the greatest tactical feats in military history and as one of the worst defeats in Roman history.
  • 241

    The Battle fo the Aegates Islands: Rome defeats Carthage in the naval battle ending the 1st Punic War. This starts the expansion of Rome through-out the Mediterranean region.

    The Battle fo the Aegates Islands: Rome defeats Carthage in the naval battle ending the 1st Punic War. This starts the expansion of Rome through-out the Mediterranean region.
  • 312

    First Roman road from Rome to Naples is built. Called the Via Appia.

    First Roman road from Rome to Naples is built. Called the Via Appia.
  • 312

    The Aqua Appia is built. Appius Claudius Caecus builds it to supply Rome with fresh water.

    The Aqua Appia is built. Appius Claudius Caecus builds it to supply Rome with fresh water.
  • 326

    Start of the 2nd Samnite War: Rome adopts the maniple based army structure which make Rome the greatest fighting force of the ancient world. Rome wins 308 BCE

    Start of the 2nd Samnite War: Rome adopts the maniple based army structure which make Rome the greatest fighting force of the ancient world. Rome wins 308 BCE
  • 343

    First Samnite War: Rome delcares war on the Samnites.

    First Samnite War: Rome delcares war on the Samnites.
  • 450

    The Twelve Tables of the Roman law: Rome creates the world's first written constitution.

    The Twelve Tables of the Roman law: Rome creates the world's first written constitution.
    http://www.csun.edu/~hcfll004/12tables.html
  • Jul 20, 600

    Located in the center of Rome, and surrounded by government buildings, the Magnus Forum or Forum is built.

    Located in the center of Rome, and surrounded by government buildings, the Magnus Forum or Forum is built.
  • Jul 20, 700

    Etruscan culture dominates northern Italy: Etruscan sarcophagus

    Etruscan culture dominates northern Italy: Etruscan sarcophagus
  • Jul 20, 753

    Founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus: The Capitoline Wolf

    Founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus: The Capitoline Wolf
  • Jul 20, 1000

    Etruscan tribes move into Italy with it's first settlement on the Palatine Hill: Stadium of Domitian Palatine

    Etruscan tribes move into Italy with it's first settlement on the Palatine Hill: Stadium of Domitian Palatine
  • Jan 1, 1200

    Beginning of the Iron Age: Latini migrate to Italy

    Beginning of the Iron Age: Latini migrate to Italy

  • Romans construct the first sewer: the Cloaca Maxima. Built to drain marshes and remove waste from Rome

    Romans construct the first sewer: the Cloaca Maxima. Built to drain marshes and remove waste from Rome

  • Rome overthrows the Etruscan monarchy leading to the Roman Republic. The temple of Jupiter Capitolinus is built on the Capitoline Hill.

    Rome overthrows the Etruscan monarchy leading to the Roman Republic. The temple of Jupiter Capitolinus is built on the Capitoline Hill.

  • Battle of Lake Regillus. Romans defeat the Etruscans and Latins.

    Battle of Lake Regillus. Romans defeat the Etruscans and Latins.

  • Battle of Veii: Rome conquers it's nearest rival.

    Battle of Veii: Rome conquers it's nearest rival.

  • Gauls sack Rome: The worst recorded disaster in the history of the early Roman Republic, and saw a Gallic war band led by Brennus capture and sack most of the city.

    Gauls sack Rome: The worst recorded disaster in the history of the early Roman Republic, and saw a Gallic war band led by Brennus capture and sack most of the city.

  • Rome defeats the Latin League: The city states are absorbed into the Republic

    Rome defeats the Latin League: The city states are absorbed into the Republic

  • Circus Maximus is built: Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue capable of accomidating 150,000 people.

    Circus Maximus is built: Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue capable of accomidating 150,000 people.

  • Rome wins the 3rd Samnite War. Defeating the Samnites, Etruscans, Umbrains, and Gauls.

    Rome wins the 3rd Samnite War. Defeating the Samnites, Etruscans, Umbrains, and Gauls.

  • The Pyrrhic War begins: Rome loses three battles to the Greek General Pyrrhus of Epirus but wins the war from the many losses to the Greeks.

    The Pyrrhic War begins: Rome loses three battles to the Greek General Pyrrhus of Epirus but wins the war from the many losses to the Greeks.

  • Rome issues coins, an easy exchange of value so all classes could work to own coins which could be spent on all manner of goods and services.

    Rome issues coins, an easy exchange of value so all classes could work to own coins which could be spent on all manner of goods and services.

  • Hannible Barca invades Italy and defeats three Roman armies.

    Hannible Barca invades Italy and defeats three Roman armies.