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123 CE

The Chinese government establishes Aide of the Western Regions over the Tarim Basin. Emperor Hadrian averts a war with Parthia by a personal meeting with Osroes I (according to the Historia Augusta, disputed). Chinese scientist Zhang Heng adjusts the calendar to bring it into line with the four seasons.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Emperor Hadrian averts a war with Parthia by a personal meeting with Osroes I (according to the Historia Augusta, disputed).source
  • In China, Ban Yong, son of Ban Chao, reestablishes the Chinese control over the Tarim Basin.source

Conflict & Security

  • Hadrian leads a punitive campaign against Berbers who had been raiding Roman towns in Roman Mauretania.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • The Chinese government establishes Aide of the Western Regions over the Tarim Basin.source

Religion & Belief

  • The Temple of Al-Lat in Palmyra is dedicated somewhere between this year and 164 AD.source

Technology & Infrastructure

  • Housesteads Fort is constructed on Hadrian's Wall north of Bardon Mill.source
  • Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli is built.source

Science & Discovery

  • Chinese scientist Zhang Heng adjusts the calendar to bring it into line with the four seasons.source

Births

  • Annia Cornificia Faustina, sister of Marcus Aurelius (d. 158)source