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Battle of Mardia 316

Battle of Mardia: Licinius & Constantine montage
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year316Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationBulgariaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
ParticipantsAncient RomeWikidata P710
Coordinates41.9333, 25.9000Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Mardia, also known as Battle of Campus Mardiensis or Battle of Campus Ardiensis, was fought in late 316/early 317 between the forces of Roman Emperors Constantine I and Licinius. Its location was probably modern Harmanli (Bulgaria) in Thrace.

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Location

41.9333, 25.9000 · Bulgaria

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