Nicopolis
settlement
ancient city founded by Augustus after the battle of Actium
Location: 39.0080, 20.7361 · Pleiades 531013
Who is recorded here
- Eleuterus birth
In art
About the place
Nicopolis or Actia Nicopolis was the capital city of the Roman province of Epirus. Its site, near Preveza, Greece, still contains impressive ruins. The city was founded in 29 BC by Octavian in commemoration of his victory in 31 BC over Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium nearby.
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