3rd Century CE

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The 3rd century CE was marked by political instability, economic crises, and external invasions in the Roman Empire.

  • Major Events
    1. Crisis of the Third Century (235–284 CE)
    2. Severe plague and economic disruptions
  • Major Empires
    1. Roman Empire
    2. Parthian Empire → Sassanid Empire
  • Major Conflicts
    1. Gothic invasions
    2. Roman civil wars
  • Population Trends
    1. Decline in urban populations in Western provinces
  • Key Leaders
    1. Maximinus Thrax
    2. Gallienus
  • Key Intellectuals
    1. Plotinus (Philosophy)
  • Major Religions
    1. Roman Religion, Early Christianity, Mithraism
  • Currency
    1. Debased Roman coins due to inflation