70s BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
| Centuries: | 2nd century BC – 1st century BC – 1st century |
| Decades: | 100s BC 90s BC 80s BC – 70s BC – 60s BC 50s BC 40s BC |
| Years: | 79 BC 78 BC 77 BC 76 BC 75 BC 74 BC 73 BC 72 BC 71 BC 70 BC |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
Welcome to the 70s BC! This was a time of big changes and important events in the ancient world. Powerful empires like the Roman Republic were growing, and people were fighting for freedom and power. Let's explore some of the key moments from this exciting decade.
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Key Events of the 70s BC
The Fight for Freedom: Spartacus's Rebellion
One of the most famous events of this decade was the rebellion led by a brave gladiator named Spartacus. Gladiators were enslaved people who were forced to fight for entertainment in ancient Rome. Spartacus and a group of other gladiators escaped their training school in 73 BC. They quickly gathered a large army of other enslaved people and poor farmers who wanted freedom from Roman rule.
Spartacus's army grew very strong and won several battles against the Roman legions. They traveled across Italy, causing a lot of trouble for the powerful Roman Republic. The Romans were surprised by how well Spartacus's army fought.
However, the Roman Republic was very powerful. Eventually, a skilled Roman general named Marcus Licinius Crassus led a large army against Spartacus. After many battles, Spartacus's army was finally defeated in 71 BC. Spartacus himself was killed in battle, fighting bravely until the end. This rebellion showed the Romans that even enslaved people could rise up and challenge their power.
New Cities and Leaders in Ancient Lands
While Rome was dealing with rebellions, other parts of the world were also seeing important developments.
Building Tigranakert in Armenia
In the ancient kingdom of Armenia, a new city called Tigranakert of Artsakh was built. This city was named after King Tigranes the Great, who was a very powerful ruler. Building new cities like Tigranakert helped to show the strength and wealth of the Armenian kingdom during this time.
Queens and High Priests in Judea
In Judea, a region in the Middle East, a woman named Salome Alexandra became queen. She took over after her husband died. It was not common for women to rule in those times, so her reign was quite special. She was known for being a wise and fair leader.
Around the same time, Hyrcanus II became the high priest of Jerusalem. The high priest was a very important religious leader in Judea, guiding the people in their faith. He held this important position for many years.
Pamplona is Founded in Spain
In what is now Spain, a city called Pamplona was built. This city was founded by the Roman general Pompey, who gave it the name "Pompaelo." It became an important Roman settlement in the region.
