Classical era · 89 BCE

Siege of Asculum

The Battle of Asculum was fought in 89 BC during the Social War between Rome and its former Italian allies. The Romans were led by Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo, and were victorious over the rebels. Many scholars consider this battle to have been the turning point in the war.

When: 89 BCE
Where: Ausculum Apulum
Era: Classical

Topics

Italy753 BCE – today

Before and after

First Mithridatic War89 BCE – 85 BCE Mithridatic Wars88 BCE – 63 BCE Show on timeline

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