Timeline for events that occurred in Ancient Rome in order

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1. Founding of Rome (traditionally said to be in 753 BCE)
2. Regal Period (753-509 BCE): Rome was ruled by seven kings during this time, including Romulus, who is said to have founded the city
3. Roman Republic (509-27 BCE): Rome transitioned from a monarchy to a republic, with two consuls serving as the highest authority
4. Punic Wars (264-146 BCE): A series of wars fought against Carthage, resulting in Roman dominance of the Mediterranean
5. Roman Expansion (200-100 BCE): Rome continued to conquer and expand its territory, including the conquest of Greece in 146 BCE.
6. Julius Caesar's Rise to Power (60-44 BCE): Caesar formed the First Triumvirate and became one of Rome's most influential figures
7. Roman Empire (27 BCE-476 CE): Following Caesar's assassination, Augustus became the first emperor of Rome, ushering in the era of the Roman Empire
8. Pax Romana (27 BCE-180 CE): A period of relative peace and stability within the empire, characterized by significant cultural and architectural achievements
9. Crisis of the Third Century (235-284 CE): A period of political and economic turmoil, marked by numerous emperors coming to power and frequent civil wars
10. Rise of Christianity (1st-4th century CE): Christianity, originally a small sect, grew in popularity and eventually became the state religion of Rome
11. Fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 CE): The last Roman emperor in the west, Romulus Augustus, is overthrown by Odoacer, marking the end of the Western Roman Empire.