260| 200–700 | Central America [statistics and demography] | The Zapotec site of Monte Albán in Central America is at its peak in this period. It may have had 30,000 or more inhabitants. It is the centre of a complex of public buildings, temples, and dwellings that cover 40 sq km/15 sq mi. | | 255–265 | China [wars] | Peace and unity are finally restored in China with the victories of the Wei Kingdom in the north. The ruling dynasty is worn out by war, and the kingdom is ruled by ministers on their behalf – the Ssu-mas. During the next decade, Ssu-ma Chao conquers the western kingdom of Shu Han. | | 260 | Roman Empire, Persia, Sassanian Empire [political events] | The Roman emperor Publius Valerian decides to attack the Persians, who have reached Edessa (modern Urfa). He changes his mind, however, and offers to negotiate. King Shapur of Persia demands a personal interview on the field and Valerian consents, and is either treacherously captured by Shapur, or is captured in battle while campaigning, and ends his days a captive. | | 260 | Roman Empire, Dalmatia [political events] | The son of the captured Roman emperor Publius Valerian, the Western ruler Publius Gallienus, meets and overcomes rival claimants to the imperial throne in Dalmatia, and becomes emperor of the entire Roman Empire. |
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