Classical era · 171 BCE

Battle of Callinicus

The Battle of Callinicus (Greek: μάχη του Καλλίνικου) was fought in 171 BC between Macedonia and the Roman Republic near a hill called Callinicus, close to the Roman camp at Tripolis Larisaia, five kilometres north of Larissa, the capital of Thessaly. It was fought during the first year of the Third Macedonian War (171-168 BC).

When: 171 BCE
Where: Larissa
Era: Classical

Topics

Greece776 BCE – today

Before and after

First Celtiberian War181 BCE – 179 BCE Third Macedonian War171 BCE – 168 BCE Show on timeline

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