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Actium Victory Monument (Preveza) 3 Nikopoli - Άκτιον

Ἄκτιον - Victory Monument, monumental dedication of Octavius Caesar for Actium, Nicopolis,Epirus

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Latitude: 39.028000
Longitude: 20.735700
Confidence: High

Greek name: Ἄκτιον
Place ID: 390207SAug
Time period: R
Region: Epirus
Country: Greece
Department: Preveza
Mod: Nikopoli

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Modern Description: Victory monument of Octavius Caesar facing the site of the sea battle at Actium, where he defeated the fleet of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. The niches were different sizes, designed to hold 35 ship's rams, some of them enormous, a tithe from the captured fleet. This was a trophy dedicated to Apollo, Ares and Poseidon on the site of his camp. Organized archaeological site, recently reexcavated.
Wikidata ID: Q98136837

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Actium Victory Monument (Preveza) 3 Nikopoli - Άκτιον

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