Late Roman Republic 146 BC–27 BC
The Mediterranean becomes a Roman lake; civil wars and Caesar's rise end the Republic.
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Border maps in this era
Timeline
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 146 BC | Carthage and Corinth destroyed | Carthage |
| 138 BC | Zhang Qian's mission to the west opens the Silk Road | Xi'an |
| 52 BC | Battle of Alesia; Gaul conquered | Battle of Alesia |
| 49 BC | Caesar crosses the Rubicon | Rubicon |
| 44 BC | Caesar assassinated | Rome |
| 31 BC | Battle of Actium | Battle of Actium |
Battles and sites
- Battle of Alesia · 52 BC
- Rubicon · 49 BC
- Battle of Pharsalus · 48 BC
- Battle of Actium · 31 BC