cynoscephalae

• Eigenname für die Hügel in Thessalien, wo die Römer 197 v. Chr. die Makedonier besiegten; diese Schlacht beendete den Zweiten Makedonischen Krieg und führte zum Verlust der Kontrolle Philipps V. über Griechenland.

A proper noun referring to the fields in Thessaly where the Romans defeated the Macedonians in 197 BC, a battle that ended the Second Macedonian War and resulted in Philip V losing control of Greece.

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1. Battlefield in ThessalyC2formal

   The plains in Thessaly, Greece, where the Roman army defeated the Macedonians in 197 BC.

   Kynoskephalai

   • The decisive clash at Cynoscephalae marked the end of Macedonian dominance.
   • Roman legions proved superior to the Macedonian phalanx at Cynoscephalae.
   • Historians often study the tactics used at Cynoscephalae.

2. Historical battleC2formal

   The battle fought in 197 BC that ended the Second Macedonian War, resulting in a Roman victory over King Philip V of Macedon.

   Historische Schlacht

   • The Battle of Cynoscephalae established Roman influence over Greece.
   • Philip V's defeat at Cynoscephalae forced him to surrender his Greek territories.
   • Cynoscephalae is often cited as a turning point in ancient military history.