-459 ⟶ Sikel Destruction of Morgantina

Destruction of the Sicilian town of Morgantina by Douketios,...
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⚔️ Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini

Leontini subjugated by Hippocrates of Gela.⟶
Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini (-498)
Ancient greeceTyrannyConquestGreek ColonizationWarfare
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Syracusan Victory at Cumae Halts Etruscan Expansion

Battle of Cumae—The Syracusans under Hiero I defeat the Etruscans and end Etruscan expansion in southern Italy.⟶
Syracusan Victory at Cumae Halts Etruscan Expansion (-474)
Ancient WarfareAncient greeceEtruscansMilitary HistoryExpansionismTyranny
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Sikel Destruction of Morgantina

Destruction of the Sicilian town of Morgantina by Douketios, leader of the Sikels, according to Diodoros Siculus.⟶
Sikel Destruction of Morgantina (-459)
Ancient greeceMilitary ConflictAncient WarfareCity-StateDestructionTyranny
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Outbreak of Hostilities Between Segesta and Selinunte

Hostilities between Segesta and Selinunte, two Greek cities on Sicily.⟶
Outbreak of Hostilities Between Segesta and Selinunte (-454)
Ancient greeceWarfareConflictMilitary HistoryAncient Italy
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium

Dionysius I, tyrant of Syracuse, begins an attempt to extend his rule to the Greek cities of southern Italy. He unsuccessfully besieges Rhegium.⟶
Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium (-391)
Ancient greeceTyrannyMilitary HistorySiege WarfareMagna Graecia
ItalyItaly

💥 Agathocles Destroys Segesta

The city of Segesta in Sicily is destroyed by Agathocles.⟶
Agathocles Destroys Segesta (-307)
Ancient greeceTyrannyWarfareMilitary CampaignDestruction
ItalyItaly