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753 BCE
Founding of Rome
According to legend. Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus. -
509 BCE
The Roman Republic Begins
Rome transition from monarchy to a republic , ruled ruled by elected officials -
241 BCE
The First 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 Hannibal of Carthage securing its dominance in the western Mediterranean -
142 BCE
Destruction of Carthage
Rome destroys Carthage , ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of north Africa