Siege of Saguntum 219 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 219 BC | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Barcid conquest of Hispania, Second Punic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Carthage, Saguntum | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.6758, -0.2775 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Saguntum took place in 219 BC between the Carthaginians and the Saguntines at the town of Saguntum, near the modern town of Sagunto in the province of Valencia, Spain. The battle is mainly remembered today because it triggered one of the most important wars of antiquity, the Second Punic War.
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