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Nicopolis (born c.150 BC) was a Roman hetaira possibly of Greek origin. She was likely a former slave from Greece, who earned her fortune as a prostitute. Ernst Badian suggests that Nicopolis was not her real name. She is foremost known as the alleged lover and benefactor of the young Sulla, whom she was older than. She was an ...
The Nicopolis Theater as part of an archaeological park The Nicopolis archaeological site is the most extensive Roman site in Greece, covering an area of 13,500 acres. Its monuments present aspects of the historical course of the city that were not disturbed by earlier or later settlements.
Discover the ancient city of Nicopolis, founded by Augustus to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Actium. Explore its monuments, history and culture at the new archaeological museum and the archaeological park. Visit the official website of Ancient Nicopolis and plan your trip to this fascinating heritage site.
Nicopolis was built on the neck of the peninsula between the Ambracian Gulf and the Ionian Sea. It was founded as a symbol of the great victory gained by Gaius Julius Caesar Octavius –later Roman emperor Augustus‒ against Marcus Antonius and Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt, in the naval battle of Actium (31 B.C.).
Kultur. Die Ruinenstadt Nikopolis. von Maria. Nikopolis liegt auf der etwa 3,5 km breiten Landzunge zwischen Ionischem Meer und der Bucht von Ambrakikos und ist 6 km entfernt von der Stadt Preveza in der Region von Epirus. Die Stadt verfügte über zwei Häfen.
17. Dez. 2023 · The large number of buildings of monumental importance allow us to this day to visualize key aspects of a city of the late antiquity. Because Nikopolis was designed from a blank slate, it was one of the most well-organized Roman cities to be found throughout the Mediterranean world.
The Byzantine walls of Nicopolis, built during the reign of emperor Zenon (471-491 AD), and repaired by Justinian, form an impressive welcome to the visitor of Nicopolis.
