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5 matching events · May 1, 293 → December 13, 116

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Galerius Elevated to Caesar

Galerius was appointed Caesar by Emperor Diocletian as part of the tetrarchy reform intended to stabilize and govern the Roman Empire more effectively. His promotion marked a key moment i...

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September 2, 273 Wars & Conflicts

Aurelian Conquers Palmyrene Empire

Palmyra · Syria

Emperor Aurelian mounted a decisive campaign against the breakaway Palmyrene Empire in 273, culminating in the defeat of Queen Zenobia's forces near Palmyra.This victory marked the reinte...

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May 29, 165 Wars & Conflicts

Roman Siege and Capture of Ctesiphon

Ctesiphon · Central Iraq · Iraq

The Roman forces under the command of Lucius Verus launched a major campaign against the Parthian Empire, culminating in the capture of their capital city, Ctesiphon. This marked a signif...

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July 12, 135 Wars & Conflicts

Refounding of Jerusalem as Aelia Capitolina

Aelia Capitolina · Jerusalem · Judaea · Roman Empire

After the suppression of the Bar Kokhba revolt, the Roman Emperor Hadrian refounded Jerusalem as a Roman colony named Aelia Capitolina. The city was rebuilt with Roman-style architecture ...

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December 13, 116 Wars & Conflicts

Roman Conquest of Ctesiphon

Ctesiphon · Wasit Governorate · Iraq

The Roman Empire, under Emperor Trajan, successfully captured the city of Ctesiphon during his campaign against the Parthian Empire. This marked a significant moment as the Romans briefly...

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