313 BC

Events

### Alexander Empire / Diadoche Wars

After more than a year of siege, Antigonus I Monophthalmos conquered the city of Tyre from Ptolemy I. This victory marked an important milestone in the Diadoche Wars, as it gave Antigonus control over a strategic location on the Mediterranean coast.

Ptolemy I responded by regaining control of Cyprus, where supporters of Antigonus had risen up against him. However, he suffered a setback when a rebellion in Cyrene defeated his forces.

Meanwhile, Antigonus' generals made progress in Asia Minor, winning over several Greek cities. In the Greek motherland, they also achieved successes against Kassander, expelling Macedonian garrisons from Halkis and Oropos, and Athens' territory was affected as well.

### Roman Republic

In Rome, the Consulate of Lucius Papirius Cursor V and Caius Iunius Bubulcus Brutus II began on 6 February (23 March of the Roman calendar). During this time, Caius Poetelius was appointed dictator and led successful campaigns against Frégelles and Nole.

The Romans also submitted the Aurunces and founded the colony of Suessa Aurunca. Additionally, the Lex Ovinia was passed, which ensured the regular recruitment of senators from among former magistrates, without distinction of order or social class. This law legalized the access of plebeians to the Senate.

### Wars of the Diadoques

In the spring, Asandros, satrap of Carie, was defeated by Antigonos and forced to surrender his forces. He was required to free the Greek cities and send his brother Agathon as a hostage in exchange for keeping control over Carie's satrapie.

### Macedonian Empire

Antigonus sent Telesphorus (general) to the Peloponnesus to liberate the cities from Ptolemy I's rule.