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753 BCE
Foundinf of Rome
According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus
and Remus -
509 BCE
The Roman Republic Begins
Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials -
241 BCE
The Second Punic War
Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy. -
201 BCE
The Second punic war
Rome defeats Hannobal of Carthage, securing its
dominace in the western Mediterranean. -
146 BCE
Destruction of Carthage
Rome dage, ending destroys Cathage, the Third Punic war and gaining control of north Africa