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Scientific dating Elephantine Papyri, solar eclipse, biblical events (7462 words) |
 | This papyrus also supports that the date for Nisan 1 in 445 BC should be Sunday, March 16, 445 BC. |
 | The Elephantine papyrus dated November 18, 446 BC gives supporting evidence that the decree issued by King Artaxerxes to restore and rebuild Jerusalem most likely did occur on March 16, 445 BC. |
 | By moving the decree forward to March 16, 445 BC, the issue of 3 missing days is eliminated based on solid evidence. |
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Roman Republic - MSN Encarta (1517 words) |
 | In 494 bc a secession of plebeian soldiers led to the institution of the tribuni plebis, who were elected annually as protectors of the plebeians; they had the power to veto the acts of patrician magistrates, and thus served as the leaders of the plebeians in the struggles with the patricians. |
 | Between 201 and 196 bc the Celts of the Po Valley were subjugated, and their territory was Latinized, although they themselves were barred from acquiring Roman citizenship. |
 | During the 3rd and 2nd centuries bc Rome was involved in a struggle with Macedonia for domination of the Aegean Sea known as the Macedonian Wars. |