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Ancient Rome Timeline 753-146 BCE

By Tiffspencer44
  • Period: 754 BCE to 146 BCE

    Ancient Rome

    This timeline shows how Rome grew from a small city in 753 BCE to a powerful Republic by 146 BCE. Key events like the creation of the Twelve Tables, Plebeian rights, and army changes helped build Rome’s strong society. Major wars, including the Punic Wars, helped Rome defeat rivals like Carthage and expand its power. The timeline explains how these events shaped Rome’s growth and made it a leading ancient civilisation.
  • 753 BCE

    Foundation of rome

    Foundation of rome
    Rome was founded, according to legend, by Romulus.
  • 616 BCE

    Etruscan Kings

    Etruscan Kings
    Etruscan rulers made major changes to Roman society and culture.
  • 509 BCE

    Foundation of Roman Republic

    Foundation of Roman Republic
    Rome overthrew its last king and started the Roman Republic.
  • 494 BCE

    Plebeian Revolt

    Plebeian Revolt
    Plebeians protested for more rights and power.
  • 449 BCE

    The Twelve Tables

    The Twelve Tables
    Rome's first written laws, making laws clear for all citizens.
  • 390 BCE

    The Gauls Sack Rome

    The Gauls Sack Rome
    Gauls attacked and burned most of Rome, causing big military changes.
  • 343 BCE

    First Samnite War

    First Samnite War
    Rome’s first major war against the Samnites in Italy.
  • 341 BCE

    End of First Samnite War

    End of First Samnite War
    Rome’s first major war against the Samnites in Italy.
  • 339 BCE

    Latin War

    Latin War
    Rome fought against the Latin League and gained more power.
  • 337 BCE

    End of Latin War

    End of Latin War
    Rome fought against the Latin League and gained more power.
  • 326 BCE

    Second Samnite War

    Second Samnite War
    A long, tough war that helped Rome grow stronger.
  • 303 BCE

    End of Second Samnite War

    End of Second Samnite War
    A long, tough war that helped Rome grow stronger.
  • 279 BCE

    Pyrrhic War

    Pyrrhic War
    Rome battled King Pyrrhus of Epirus and won, gaining more control of Italy.
  • 275 BCE

    End of Pyrrhic War

    End of Pyrrhic War
    Rome battled King Pyrrhus of Epirus and won, gaining more control of Italy.
  • 264 BCE

    First Punic War

    First Punic War
    Rome fought Carthage for control of Sicily. Rome won.
  • 241 BCE

    end of First Punic War

    end of First Punic War
    Rome fought Carthage for control of Sicily. Rome won.
  • 218 BCE

    Second Punic War

    Second Punic War
    Hannibal of Carthage invaded Italy. Rome eventually defeated him.
  • 201 BCE

    End of Second Punic War

    End of Second Punic War
    Hannibal of Carthage invaded Italy. Rome eventually defeated him.
  • 147 BCE

    Third Punic War

    Third Punic War
    Rome destroyed Carthage, becoming the strongest power in the Mediterranean.
  • 146 BCE

    End of Third Punic War

    End of Third Punic War
    Rome destroyed Carthage, becoming the strongest power in the Mediterranean.