128 CE
Roman agriculture declines, as imports from Egypt and North Africa depress wheat prices, making it unprofitable to farm, and forcing many farmers off the land. Hadrian's Wall is completed in Britain. Built mostly of stone in the east and with a wooden palisade in the west. They construct at least 16 forts, with about 15,000 legionaries digging ditches, quarrying rock and cutting stone, preventing idleness which led to unrest and rebellions in the ranks. Roman bakeries produce dozens of bread varieties, and the Romans distribute free bread for the poor.
Conflict & Security
- King Gaeru of Baekje succeeds to the throne of Baekje in the Korean peninsula (until 166).source
- Hadrian's Wall is completed in Britain. Built mostly of stone in the east and with a wooden palisade in the west. They construct at least 16 forts, with about 15,000 legionaries digging ditches, quarrying rock and cutting stone, preventing idleness which led to unrest and rebellions in the ranks.source
Exploration & Expansion
- Emperor Hadrian visits the Roman province of North Africa, in order to inspect Legio III Augusta stationed at Lambaesis. For strategic reasons, the legionnaires are located in the Aurès Mountains.source
- The fossils of large prehistoric animals are discovered in Dalmatia.source
- Hadrian begins his inspection of the provinces of Greece, Asia Minor and Egypt.source
Economy & Finance
- Roman agriculture declines, as imports from Egypt and North Africa depress wheat prices, making it unprofitable to farm, and forcing many farmers off the land.source
Climate & Environment
- Roman bakeries produce dozens of bread varieties, and the Romans distribute free bread for the poor.source
Culture & Society
- The Pantheon in Rome is finished.source
Births
- Xun Shuang, Chinese politician and writer (d. 190)source