8th century BC
The 8th century BC started the first day of 800 BC and ended the last day of 701 BC.
Important people
8th Century BC Media
The bronze Capitoline Wolf suckles the infant twins Romulus and Remus, the twins added in the 15th century. They were the legendary founders of Rome.
Sargon II, King of Assyria and conqueror of the Kingdom of Israel, depicted here with a dignitary