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ab urbe condita
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A quick definition of ab urbe condita:
Ab urbe condita: A Latin term that means "from the founding of the city," specifically referring to Rome in 753 B.C. It is often abbreviated in classical dates as A.U.C. For example, 23 A.U.C. means 23 years after the founding of Rome, or 730 B.C.
A more thorough explanation:
ab urbe condita
Ab urbe condita means "from the founding of the city" in Latin. It refers to the year when Rome was founded, which is 753 B.C. This term is often used in classical dates. For example, the date "23 A.U.C." means "23 years after the founding of Rome," or 730 B.C.
1. The Roman Empire was established in 27 B.C., which is 726 A.U.C. (753-27).
2. Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C., which is 709 A.U.C. (753-44).
These examples show how ab urbe condita is used to refer to the founding of Rome and how it is used in classical dates to indicate the number of years after the founding of Rome.