WORLD HISTORY · 500–1 BC 日本語
Events of the 240s BC249–240 BC
What happened in the 240s BC?
In the 240s BC (249–240 BC), Rome defeated the Carthaginian fleet and the First Punic War came to an end, while Arsaces I founded the Parthian Kingdom. In China, Ying Zheng became king of Qin, and construction began on the Zhengguo Canal.
- Arsaces I founds the Parthian KingdomMiddle East
- Ashoka brings Buddhism to Sri LankaAsia
- Ying Zheng becomes king of QinAsia
- Lüshi Chunqiu completedAsia
- Qin begins building the Zhengguo CanalAsia
- Rome creates a praetor for foreignersEurope
- First Punic War endsEurope
- Halley's Comet observed in QinAsia
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Events of the 240s BC (timeline · 1)
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First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates: The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing the First Punic War to an end.
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