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Nicopolis (Epirus)

31 BCE · 1st century BCE · Also known as Actia Nicopolis

Nicopolis was a city in Epirus, on the peninsula north of modern Preveza in western Greece, founded by Octavian (Augustus) to commemorate his victory over Antony and Cleopatra at Actium in 31 BCE. Augustus moved the people of nearby towns, including Ambracia and much of Acarnania, into the new city and founded the Actian Games there. It became the chief city of the region in Roman times.

Nicopolis (Epirus)
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