179

This article is about the year 179. For other uses, see 179 (number).

Millennium:	1st millennium
Centuries:	1st century - 2nd century - 3rd century
Decades:	140s 150s 160s - 170s - 180s 190s 200s
Years:	176 177 178 - 179 - 180 181 182

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Events

Roman fort Castra Regina ("fortress by the Regen river") is built at Regensburg, Germany.
Roman legionaries engrave on the rock of the Trenčín Castle (Slovakia) the name of the town Laugaritio, marking the northernmost point of Roman presence in that part of Europe.
Marcus Aurelius drives the Marcomanni out of the empire for good, and reinforces the border. To repopulate and rebuild a devastated Pannonia, Rome allows the first German colonists to enter territory controlled by Rome.

Abgar IX the Great becomes King of Edessa.
Gogukcheon succeeds his father Shindae as King of Goguryeo.
Han Dynasty China - the full title of the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art appears on two bronze standard measures dated to this year, yet there is speculation that the same book existed beforehand only under different titles. In the 3rd century, Liu Hui would provide commentary on this important early Chinese mathematical treatise.

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