Happy Augustus Day!

[ASCLEPIADES]

Salve, guys & Ladies!

 

The Kalendas of Sextilis (later August), DCCXXIV A.U.C. (30 BC), during his own fourth consulship (with L. Saenius) and the 187th Olympiad, Octavius (later Augustus) captures Alexandria.

 

This event marks the official annexation of Ptolemaic Egypt to the Roman Republic; this year counts as the first year of Octavian's personal reign in Egypt. (and sole rule in Rome).

 

I think even Octavius himself decreed this as a holiday, although I haven't been able to find a primary reference that confirms it.

 

Then, this may very well be the almost official birthday of the Roman Empire 2037 years ago.

 

Cheers and good luck!

Edited August 1, 2007 by ASCLEPIADES

[suzhannah]

Hi there,

 

would you mind giving me your reference for below, thanks, suz

 

 

{The Kalendas of Sextilis (later August), DCCXXIV A.U.C. (30 BC), during his own fourth consulship (with L. Saenius) and the 187th Olympiad, Octavius (later Augustus) captures Alexandria. }

[ASCLEPIADES]

Hi there,

 

would you mind giving me your reference for below, thanks, suz

 

 

{The Kalendas of Sextilis (later August), DCCXXIV A.U.C. (30 BC), during his own fourth consulship (with L. Saenius) and the 187th Olympiad, Octavius (later Augustus) captures Alexandria. }

Salve, S!

 

Here is one of Bill Thayer's pages.

 

non est, quod gratias agas.