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118 BCE

The Roman colony of Narbo Martius is founded in Gallia Transalpina. The Second Dalmatian War ends with victory for Rome. Lucius Caecilius Metellus assumes the surname Delmaticus. Micipsa dies and Numidia, following the king's wish, is divided into three parts, a third each ruled by Micipsa's own sons, Adherbal and Hiempsal I, and the king's adopted son, Jugurtha.

Conflict & Security

  • The Second Dalmatian War ends with victory for Rome. Lucius Caecilius Metellus assumes the surname Delmaticus.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • The Roman colony of Narbo Martius is founded in Gallia Transalpina.source

Crime & Justice

  • Emperor Wu of Han secretly executes his favourite necromancer Shao Weng for fraud.source

Births

  • Lucius Licinius Lucullus, Roman consul (d. 56 BC)source

Deaths

  • Marcus Porcius Cato, Roman consul and oratorsource
  • Micipsa dies and Numidia, following the king's wish, is divided into three parts, a third each ruled by Micipsa's own sons, Adherbal and Hiempsal I, and the king's adopted son, Jugurtha.source
  • Micipsa, king of Numidia (approximate date)source