The 2nd century began approximately 100 years (+/- 10 years) after Jesus Christ was born. Time divides from BC (or BCE) to AD (or CE) with the estimated birth year of Jesus.
before christ is 2000 years prior
3rd century BC (before christ)
BC means Before Christ. So, in this case, eighth century BC means: eight centuries Before Christ. Christ, as in Jesus Christ was born in the year 0. So, everything before the year 0, is called Before Christ, or B.C.
Yes it was 17 centuries before the 17th century.
3rd century before christ
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No, it is in the second century BC. As a general rule, if you do not specify BC or AD, the assumption is that you are talking about AD. Some use BCE and CE to reference 'Before Common Era' and 'Common Era' instead of the references to Christ.
Zechariah.6th century before Christ.
India, about 6th century before the birth of Christ
in the 5th century B.C. (Before Christ)
It was written in 11 century before Christ (BC)
The earliest clear picture of a transverse flute is to be found on an Etruscan relief from the vicinity of Perusa. It originates form the second or first century before Christ.