Key facts

Year	228 BC	Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era	Ancient (before 500)	derived from year
Location	Spain	Natural Earth (modern borders)
Continent	Europe	Natural Earth
War / conflict	Barcid conquest of Hispania	Wikidata P361
Participants	Ancient Carthage, Contestani, Olcades, Oretani, Vettones	Wikidata P710
Coordinates	38.3811, -1.2761	Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Helike or Battle of Ilice was a battle that occurred during the Barcid conquest of Hispania. It took place in 228 BC. The exact location of the action is disputed, everything points to the fact that the confrontation took place in the inland area of the eastern peninsula, the most likely location being the town of Elche de la Sierra (Albacete). During the course of the action, the Iberian troops won and the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca died during the battle in uncertain circumstances, but according to legend an association of towns defeated Hamilcar's army by releasing bulls with burning vines on their heads. It is believed that Hamilcar died from the wounds suffered in the battle.

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