600 BC explained
The year 600 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as year 154 Ab urbe condita. The denomination 600 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.
Events
By place
India
- Lord Mahavir, the last and 24th Tirthankar, of the ancient Indian religion, Jainism was born.
Middle East
- Zoroaster's religion becomes popular in Persia. (approximate date)
- Smyrna is sacked and destroyed by Alyattes I. (approximate date)
- The country of Armenia is created. (approximate date)
Western Europe
- The first dwelling at Emain Macha (now Navan Fort) is built (approximate date).
- Milan is founded by Celts.
- Capua is founded by Etruscans. (approximate date)
- Pompeii is founded. (approximate date)
- The Etruscans seize possession of Rome, making it into a prosperous trade center. (approximate date)
- Victorious over the Carthaginians in a naval battle, the Greeks of Phocaea establish the city of Marseille in today's France.
- Athens is suffering severe economic problems (approximate date).
North America
- The calendrical system begins appearing in areas with strong Olmec influence, continuing to appear until 500 BC (approximate date).
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