Battle of Sapriportis 210 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 210 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Punic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Roman Republic, Taras | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.5833, 17.0500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Sapriportis was a naval clash that took place in 210 BC, during the Second Punic War, fought 15 miles off the coast of Tarentum, during which the Tarentine fleet, allied with the Carthaginians, got the better of the Roman one.
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