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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.
  • Foundation of rome
    753 BCE

    Foundation of rome

    Rome was founded, according to legend, by Romulus.
  • Etruscan Kings
    616 BCE

    Etruscan Kings

    Etruscan rulers made major changes to Roman society and culture.
  • Foundation of Roman Republic
    509 BCE

    Foundation of Roman Republic

    Rome overthrew its last king and started the Roman Republic.
  • Plebeian Revolt
    494 BCE

    Plebeian Revolt

    Plebeians protested for more rights and power.
  • The Twelve Tables
    449 BCE

    The Twelve Tables

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

    The Gauls Sack Rome

    Gauls attacked and burned most of Rome, causing big military changes.
  • First Samnite War
    343 BCE

    First Samnite War

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

    End of First Samnite War

    Rome’s first major war against the Samnites in Italy.
  • Latin War
    339 BCE

    Latin War

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

    End of Latin War

    Rome fought against the Latin League and gained more power.
  • Second Samnite War
    326 BCE

    Second Samnite War

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

    End of Second Samnite War

    A long, tough war that helped Rome grow stronger.
  • Pyrrhic War
    279 BCE

    Pyrrhic War

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

    End of Pyrrhic War

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

    First Punic War

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

    end of First Punic War

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

    Second Punic War

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

    End of Second Punic War

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

    Third Punic War

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

    End of Third Punic War

    Rome destroyed Carthage, becoming the strongest power in the Mediterranean.