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26 BCE

Christian Cross Asterism (astronomy) at Zenith of Lima, Peru. The Andhra dynasty replaces the Kanva dynasty, and rules over the eastern part of India. Tiridates II invades Parthia and issues coins dated from March and May, 26 BC.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • The Andhra dynasty replaces the Kanva dynasty, and rules over the eastern part of India.source
  • Imperator Caesar Augustus becomes Roman Consul for the eighth time. His partner Titus Statilius Taurus becomes Consul for the second time and refounds the old Contestanian Iberian capital of Ilici (Elche), known since then as "Colonia Iulia Ilici Augusta".source

Conflict & Security

  • Abgar III of Osroene is succeeded by Abgar IV Sumaqa.source
  • Tiridates II invades Parthia and issues coins dated from March and May, 26 BC.source
  • Augustus starts a campaign against the Cantabrians in northern Hispania. He leads an army (8 legions) and consolidates the north-eastern region.source

Religion & Belief

  • Gavius Silo, orator, is heard by Caesar Augustus - mentioned by Seneca.source

Science & Discovery

  • August 29 – Christian Cross Asterism (astronomy) at Zenith of Lima, Peru.source

Crime & Justice

  • Dioteimus Alaieus is one of the Archons of Athens.source

Climate & Environment

  • Disastrous campaign of Aelius Gallus in the Arabian Peninsula, then known as "Arabia Felix".source

Culture & Society

  • Cleopatra Selene marries Juba II of Numidia, and as a wedding present Augustus makes her the queen of Mauretania in her own right.source

Deaths

  • Gaius Cornelius Gallus, Roman politician and poet (b. 70 BC)source
  • Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus, Roman politiciansource