This battle is named after a promontory with a celebrated temple of Apollo at the entrance to the Am
This battle is named after a promontory with a celebrated temple of Apollo at the entrance to the Ambracian Gulf in northwestern Greece. A naval engagement was fought there on Sept. 2, 31 BC. According to the victor's accounts, Cleopatra took flight with her squadron at a critical moment and Antony followed suit, giving Octavian victory.
This battle is named after a promontory with a celebrated temple of Apollo at the entrance to the Ambracian Gulf in northwestern Greece.