Map of Europe in 100 BC
This border map shows Europe and the Mediterranean in 100 BC (era: Late Roman Republic). The largest states on the map were Seleucid Kingdom, Roman Republic and Ptolemaic Kingdom. The map stays in use until the next border change recorded in 1 BC.
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States on the map in 100 BC
Areas are approximate and cover each state's whole territory, including land outside the map frame.
| State | Approx. area |
|---|---|
| Seleucid Kingdom | 1.59 million km² |
| Roman Republic | 1.23 million km² |
| Ptolemaic Kingdom | 610,000 km² |
| Parthia | 470,000 km² |
| Numidia | 330,000 km² |
| Mauretania | 280,000 km² |
| Dacians | 250,000 km² |
| Nabatean Kingdom | 180,000 km² |
| Bosporan Kingdom | 80,000 km² |
Rulers in 100 BC
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Roman Republic (consuls) | 509 BC–28 BC |
Key events, 100 BC to 2 BC
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27 BC | Octavian named “Augustus”; the Empire begins | Rome |
Battles and sites in this period
- Battle of Alesia · 52 BC
- Rubicon · 49 BC
- Battle of Pharsalus · 48 BC
- Battle of Actium · 31 BC
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Part of the era: Late Roman Republic. See also the world in 100 BC.