Roman Empire at its height 27 BC–AD 284
Augustus founds the Principate; two centuries of Pax Romana, with the empire at its largest under Trajan.
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Timeline
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 27 BC | Octavian named “Augustus”; the Empire begins | Rome |
| AD 9 | Battle of the Teutoburg Forest | Battle of the Teutoburg Forest |
| AD 79 | Vesuvius erupts | Pompeii |
| AD 117 | Trajan dies; the empire at its greatest extent | Rome |
| AD 122 | Hadrian's Wall begun | Hadrian's Wall |
| AD 212 | Edict of Caracalla: citizenship for all free men | Rome |
Battles and sites
- Battle of the Teutoburg Forest · AD 9
- Pompeii · AD 79
- Hadrian's Wall · AD 122