Ancient Roman History Timeline

Ancient Roman History Timeline:

753 BC: Traditional date for the founding of Rome by Romulus.

509 BC: Roman Republic established after the overthrow of the Etruscan monarchy.

264-146 BC: Punic Wars against Carthage lead to Roman dominance in the Western Mediterranean.

44 BC: Julius Caesar assassinated, marking the end of the Roman Republic.

27 BC: Octavian becomes Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire.

117-138 AD: Reign of Emperor Hadrian known for his extensive building projects and the consolidation of the empire.

284-305 AD: Diocletian divides the Roman Empire into the Eastern and Western Empires to better govern the vast territory.

476 AD: Traditional date marking the fall of the Western Roman Empire when Romulus Augustulus is deposed by Odoacer.

Despite the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, continued to thrive until its fall in 1453 AD.