390 BC facts for kids

390 BC was a year in ancient history, long before the calendar we use today. People at the time called it by different names, like the "Year of the Tribunate of Ambustus." This year is famous for some important events, especially in the Roman Republic.

Important Events of 390 BC

What Happened in the Roman Republic?

The Battle of the Allia

On July 18, 390 BC, a big battle happened near Rome. It was called the Battle of the Allia. A leader named Brennus, from a group called the Senones, led an army of Gauls. These Gauls were from the northern part of Italy.

Brennus and his army attacked Rome. They managed to capture almost the entire city. Only the Capitoline Hill, a strong fortress, was successfully defended. The Romans were very sad to see their city destroyed.

To save what was left, the Romans tried to make a deal with Brennus. They agreed to pay a large amount of gold. They promised to give one thousand pounds of gold to the Gauls.

Events in Other Places

Egypt Forms an Alliance

In Egypt, the Pharaoh Hakor made an important agreement. He formed an alliance with two other powerful groups. One was Evagoras, the king of Cyprus. The other was the city-state of Athens. This alliance brought these three powers together.

New Buildings in Greece

In the field of architecture, a new temple was built. This temple was dedicated to Asclepius. Asclepius was the Greek god of medicine and healing. The temple was built in a place called Epidaurus.

People Born in 390 BC

• Hypereides: He became a famous speaker and politician in Athens. This is an approximate date for his birth.
• The Tollund Man: This is an approximate date. He was found much later, and scientists believe he was about forty years old when he died.

People Who Died in 390 BC

• Andocides: He was a well-known speaker and politician from Athens. He was born around 440 BC.

See also

In Spanish: 390 a. C. para niños