145 BC
| Centuries: | 3rd century BC · 2nd century BC · 1st century BC |
| Decades: | 170s BC 160s BC 150s BC 140s BC 130s BC 120s BC 110s BC |
| Years: | 148 BC 147 BC 146 BC 145 BC 144 BC 143 BC 142 BC |
Events
By place
Syria
- In the Battle of Antioch, Ptolemy VI Philometor defeats the Seleucid usurper Alexander Balas, but dies in the battle.
Egypt
- Ptolemy VII becomes king of Egypt briefly, then is assassinated by Ptolemy VIII.
By topic
Astronomy
- Hipparchus determines the length of the tropical year.
Births
Deaths
- Ptolemy VI of Egypt (killed in battle)
- Ptolemy VII of Egypt (assassinated)
- Alexander Balas (assassinated)
Categories
145 BC