A promontory in northwest Greece at the entrance of the Gulf of Amurakia to the Ionian Sea.
Actium became important to history because of the Battle of Actium took place there on September 2, 31 BCE. Roman Emperor Augustus, also known as Octavian, defeated Mark Antony in a decisive naval and land battle, becoming the sole ruler of the Roman world. Antony fielded 500 ships and 70,000 infantry, whereas Octavian had 400 ships and 80,000 infantry. The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra also contributed to Antony's forces.
Antony lost the confidence of his troops and was severely handicapped by desertions and lack of supplies. Eventually Antony and Cleopatra managed to break through Octavian's naval blockade and escape, leaving his army and navy to surrender to Octavian.
Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian and Agrippa in a naval battle near Actium in 31 BCE.
Latitude North, Longitude East
38.9175, 20.7980
