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    • The Battle of Pydna took place in 168 BC between Rome and Macedon during the Third Macedonian War. The battle saw the further ascendancy of Rome in the Hellenistic world and the end of the Antigonid line of kings, whose power traced back to Alexander the Great. The battle is also considered to be a victory of the Roman legion's manipular system'… See more

    Prelude

    The Third Macedonian War started in 171 BC, after a number of acts on the part of King Perseus of Macedon incited Rome … See more

    Battle

    The Romans had at least 28,600 men, up to 37,000, of which 22,000 to 34,000 were infantry: Romans, Italians, and allies from Greece, Numidia, and Liguria, as well as possibly Hispania. The Macedonians had 43,000 sold… See more

    Date22 June 168 BC
    LocationNear Pydna
    ResultRoman victory · Fall of Macedon
    Aftermath

    This was not the final conflict between the two rivals, but it broke the back of Macedonian power. The Battle of Pydna and its political aftermath mark the effective end of Macedonian independence, although fo… See more

    See also

    • Monument of Aemilius Paullus, commemorates the Roman victory in the Battle of Pydna See more

    Bibliography

    • Angelides, Alekos, A History of Macedonia
    • Paul K. Davis, 100 Decisive Battles from Ancient Times to the Present: The World’s Major Battles and How They Shaped History. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999. … See more

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    The Battle of Pydna took place in 168 BC between Rome and Macedon during the Third Macedonian War. The battle saw the further ascendancy of Rome in the Hellenistic world and the end of the Antigonid line of kings, whose power traced back to Alexander the Great.

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    Why was the Battle of Pydna important?
    Battle of Pydna, (June 22, 168 bce), decisive military engagement in the Roman victory over Macedonia in the Third Macedonian War. The Roman general Lucius Aemilius Paullus, by means of adroit tactical maneuvering, enticed the Macedonian king Perseus from his impregnable position on the Elpeus

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    When was the Battle of Pydna fought?
    He has appeared on The History Channel as a featured expert. The Battle of Pydna is believed to have been fought on June 22, 168 BC and was part of the Third Macedonian War. In 171 BC, after several inflammatory acts on the part of King Perseus of Macedon, the Roman Republic declared war.

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    What happened at the Battle of Pydna?
    The Battle of Pydna was the second major clash between the Macedonian phalanx and the Roman legion. The first, Cynoscephalae, in 197 BCE, saw the phalanx outmaneuvered and defeated by the more flexible Roman legions. The defeat stripped Macedonia of its long-held power over Greece, but the kingdom survived to fight another day.

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    Did the Battle of Pydna end the Third Macedonian War?
    While the Battle of Pydna did not end the Third Macedonian War, it effectively broke the back of Macedonian power. Shortly after the battle, Perseus surrendered to Paulus and was taken to Rome where he was paraded during a triumph before being imprisoned.

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    How long did the Battle of Pydna last?
    All told, the battle lasted less than an hour. Having achieved victory, Roman forces pursued the retreating enemy until nightfall. Like many battles from this period, exact casualties for the Battle of Pydna are not known. Sources indicate that the Macedonians lost around 25,000, while Roman casualties were over 1,000.

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    Why was Pydna important?
    Pydna marked the final eclipse of the empire of Alexander the Great and the dawn of an era of Roman supremacy in the Mediterranean. The battle also showcased a turning point in the eternal contest between rival military systems, with the Roman legions proving their superiority over the Macedonian phalanx.

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    Battle of Pydna in the Third Macedonian War

    Mar 17, 2017 · Learn about the Roman victory over Macedon in 168 BC that ended the Third Macedonian War. Find out the background, armies, battle, and aftermath of this decisive clash.

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    Nov 20, 2018 · Learn how the Roman legions defeated the Macedonian phalanx in 168 BC, ending the Third Macedonian War and the Macedonian kingdom. Discover the details of the battle, the tactics, the casualties and the aftermath …

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