Capture of Neapolis 327 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 327 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 Samnite War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 40.8333, 14.2500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Capture of Neapolis took place during the Second Samnite War in 327 BC, when the Romans seized the city of Neapolis from the Samnites, an ancient Italic people who lived in Samnium. The city's fall is attributed to treachery committed by some of its citizens.
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