WORLD HISTORY · 500–1 BC 日本語
Events of the 290s BC299–290 BC
What happened in the 290s BC?
In the 290s BC (299–290 BC), Rome won the Battle of Sentinum in the Third Samnite War, and the Mouseion was founded in Alexandria. In China, King Huai of Chu was detained by Qin, and Qin general Bai Qi defeated the combined armies of Wei and Han at the Battle of Yique.
- King Huai of Chu detained by QinAsia
- Third Samnite War beginsEurope
- Bindusara becomes second Maurya rulerAsia
- Lord Mengchang escapes Qin through retainers' witsAsia
- King Wuling of Zhao destroys ZhongshanAsia
- Rome wins the Battle of SentinumEurope
- Bai Qi defeats Wei and Han at YiqueAsia
- Mouseion founded in AlexandriaMiddle East
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Events of the 290s BC (timeline · 1)
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The first temple to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility, is dedicated by Quintus Fabius Maximus Gurges during the Third Samnite War.
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