146 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: | 149 BC 148 BC 147 BC 146 BC 145 BC 144 BC 143 BC |
Events
By place
Rome
- Carthage falls to Roman forces under Scipio Aemilianus. Carthage was to be completely destroyed by order of the Roman Senate, despite Scipio's protests. End of the Third Punic War.
Greece
- Battle of Corinth - The Romans under Lucius Mummius defeat the Achaean League under Critolaus near Corinth. Corinth is destroyed, and the Achaean League dissolved. Greece becomes a Roman province.
By topic
Astronomy
- Hipparchus determines the equinoctial point.
Births
Deaths
- November 28 - Gentius, the last king of Illyria.
- Critolaus, general of the Achaean League (killed in battle).
Categories
146 BC