124 CE
Gaius Bellicius Torquatus and Manius Acilius Glabrio begin the year as the new consuls, but the two are replaced in April. Aulus Larcius Macedo, the former Governor of Galatia; and Publius Ducenius Verres take office for four month as the suffect consuls to succeed Bellicius and Glabrio, and serve until the end of August. Gaius Valerius Severus and Gaius Julius Gallus replace consuls Larcius and Ducenius and serve until the end of the year.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
- January 1 – Gaius Bellicius Torquatus and Manius Acilius Glabrio begin the year as the new consuls, but the two are replaced in April.source
- May – Aulus Larcius Macedo, the former Governor of Galatia; and Publius Ducenius Verres take office for four month as the suffect consuls to succeed Bellicius and Glabrio, and serve until the end of August.source
- September – Gaius Valerius Severus and Gaius Julius Gallus replace consuls Larcius and Ducenius and serve until the end of the year.source
Conflict & Security
- In northern India, Nahapana, ruler of the Scythians, is defeated and dies in battle while fighting against King Gautamiputra Satakarni. This defeat destroys the Scythian dynasty of the Western Kshatrapas.source
Exploration & Expansion
- During a voyage to Greece, Hadrian is initiated in the ancient rites known as the Eleusinian Mysteries.source
Technology & Infrastructure
- Emperor Hadrian begins to rebuild the Olympeion in Athens.source
Science & Discovery
- Antinous becomes Hadrian's beloved companion on his journeys through the Roman Empire.source
Births
- Apuleius, Numidian novelist, writer, public speaker (approximate date)source