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The World in 100 BCE

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In 100 BCE, 53 civilizations ruled the world; 12 notable events took place this year.

Events of 100 BCE

Civilizations active in 100 BCE (53)

Rulers reigning in 100 BCE (18)

Frequently asked questions

Which civilizations existed in 100 BCE?
Saka (Eastern Scythians), Yayoi Culture, Anuradhapura Kingdom, Iberians, Saka, Thracian Kingdom, Early Tamil Kingdoms, Sarmatians and others.
What happened in 100 BCE?
Antikythera Mechanism; Sima Qian's Shiji: The Birth of Historiography (c. 100–90 BCE); The Opening of the Direct India–Rome Trade Route (c. 100 BCE); The Charaka Samhita: The Written Foundation of Ayurveda (c. 100 BCE); The Parthian Cultural Synthesis: An Iranian-Greek-Steppe Blend (100 BCE).
How many civilizations ruled the world in 100 BCE?
In 100 BCE, 53 civilizations were active on the map.
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