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Battle of Cynoscephalae; Part of the Second Macedonian War: A map showing the location of Cynoscephalae
- 197 BC
- Roman victory
- Cynoscephalae Hills, Thessaly
Cynoscephalae, (Greek: “Dogs’ Heads”), ancient range of hills in Thessaly, Greece, 7 miles (11 km) west of modern Vólos. It was the site of the victory (197 bc) that ended the Second Macedonian War when the Romans under Titus Quinctius Flamininus defeated Philip V of Macedon.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
197 BCE. Location: Cynoscephalae. Greece. Vólos. Participants: Macedonia. ancient Rome. Context: Macedonian Wars. Key People: Titus Quinctius Flamininus.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 20, 2024 · Battle of Cynoscephalae: Macedonian Phalanx vs Roman Legion. In 197 BCE at Cynoscephalae, the Macedonian phalanx and the Roman legion clashed in a battle that marked a turning point in the ancient world’s history. Feb 20, 2024 • By Neil Middleton, MA Ancient History, BA History & Archaeology.
Cynoscephalae (197 BCE) Q391087. Battle of Cynoscephalae: decisive battle during the Second Macedonian War (200-197 BCE), in which the Roman general Titus Quinctius Flamininus overcame the Macedonian king Philip V. Philip V of Macedon.
Nov 19, 2019 · The battle of Cynoscephalae in 197 BCE concluded the Second Macedonian War (200-197 BCE) and consolidated Rome's power in the Mediterranean, finally resulting...
May 3, 2021 · The Battle Cynoscephalae. The Battle Cynoscephalae. Franco C. | Ancient Civilizations, Roman Empire, Roman Wars | August 25, 2023. Had Roman involvement in Illyria and the Macedonian alliance with Carthage in the Second Punic War (right after Cannae !) not made Rome and Macedon the best of friends, then peace of 205 BC was destined not to last.
