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Roman Republic

The Romans moved to Akragas

262 BC
Agrigento, Italy

In 262, the Romans moved to the southern coast and besieged Akragas. In order to raise the siege, Carthage sent reinforcements, including 60 elephants – the first time they used them, but still lost the battle.


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