0s BC
decade
The 0s BC is the period between 9 BC and 1 BC, the last nine years of the before Christ era. It is one of two "0-to-9" decade-like timespans that contain nine years, along with the 0s.
This is a list of events that occurred during the 0s BC, ordered chronologically.
Events
9 BC
Roman Empire
January 30 – The Ara Pacis ("Altar of Augustan Peace"), which was voted for by the Senate four years earlier, is dedicated.
Pannonia is incorporated into the Roman Empire as a part of Illyria.
Nero Claudius Drusus, Emperor Augustus' stepson, begins a campaign against the Marcomanni, but dies soon after, due to a fall from his horse.
Arabia
Aretas IV Philopatris ascended to become the King of the Nabataeans (modern Jordan).
8 BC
Roman Empire
King Maroboduus becomes ruler of the Marcomanni and fights against the Roman Empire's expansion in Bohemia.
India
Strato II, the last Indo-Greek king, rules the eastern Punjab alongside his co-regent son Strato III (r. c.
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