132 BC

Events

### Roman Republic

The year 132 BC was marked by significant events in the Roman Republic.

#### Consuls and Governance

* The consuls for this year were Publius Popillius Laenas and Publius Rupilius, both of whom were plebeians. They were accompanied by three triumvirs: Marcus Abourius Gemin, Marcus Fabrinius, and Publius Menius Anciat.
* Under their leadership, the persecution of supporters of Tiberius Gracchus continued in Rome. Gracchus' friend Gaius Blossius fled to Pergamon to join Aristonicus.

#### Military Campaigns

* Scipio Nasica was sent by the Senate to Asia, ostensibly to organize the province, but likely to prevent retaliation from the population for the murder of Tiberius Gracchus.
* Consul Rupilius led a campaign in Sicily, capturing Tauromenium and Enna. He suppressed a slave revolt, resulting in the execution of over 20,000 slaves.
* The Agrarian Commission continued its activities, distributing land plots to approximately 75,000 people and granting them citizenship.

#### Infrastructure Development

* Under the direction of Consul Popillius Laenas, the Via Popilia was constructed, connecting Capua to Regium (Regius).
* Scipio Aemilianus celebrated a triumph over Numantia.

### Pergamon and Asia Minor

* In Pergamon, Aristonicus led a revolt against the Romans and local nobility. However, details about this event are scarce in the available sources.

### Judea and Antiochus VII

* Before November 132 BC, Antiochus VII intervened in Judea, laying siege to Jerusalem. He pledged to respect the Jewish religion.
* John Hyrcanus was threatened by famine during this period.

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