1274 BCE: the Egyptian and Hittite Empires clash in the Battle of Kadesh, with heavy losses to each side but no decisive outcome. 1207 BC: Merneptah repels attacks by northern invaders …

Europe entered the apex of the High Middle Ages, characterized by rapid legal, cultural, and religious evolution as well as economic dynamism.

See history, history by period, and periodization for different organizations of historical events. For earlier time periods, see Timeline of the Big Bang, Geologic time scale, Timeline of evolution, …

Jan 13, 2021 · What do BC and BCE mean? The abbreviation BC stands for “before Christ,” while AD stands for annō Dominī, which translates to “in the year of the lord.” The lord that’s being …

1300 Abu Simbel (great rock temples) construction begins. 1300 Sidon gains fame as a great Phoenician sea port. 1298 Battle of Qadash between Egypt and the Hittites (stalemate) 1285 …

For the decade, see 1200s BC (decade). The 13th century BC was the period from 1300 to 1201 BC. c. 1300–1046 BC: in China, the Shang dynasty flourishes as it settles its capital, Yin, near …

In 13 BCE, Augustus returned to Rome after three years of diplomatic endeavors in Spain and Gaul. His triumphant return was celebrated as a symbol of Rome's new-found peace and …

Jul 6, 2016 · 13 bce: herod the over–achiever Herod completes Caesarea Maritima, the port city of Caesarea, in honor of his patron Caesar in Rome, with another temple, this one dedicated …

The shrine was inaugurated by the Roman Senate in 13 BCE, to mark the triumphal return of Emperor Caesar Augustus (ruled 31 BCE - 14 CE, as emperor from 27 BCE) from the …

Cecrops II, legendary King of Athens, dies after a reign of 40 years and is succeeded by his son Pandion II. Pandion II was later driven into exile from Athens by the sons of Cecrops II’s …