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Abacaenum
38.0563° N, 15.1020° E
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Abacaenum (Ancient Greek: Ἀβάκαινον; Ἀβάκαινα) was an ancient city of Magna Graecia in Sicily, situated about 6.5 km from the north coast, between Tyndaris (modern Tindari) and Mylae (modern Milazzo), and 13 km from the former city. Remains of the city have been excavated from 2005.
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Separation of Tyndaris
395 BCE
Battle of Abacaenum
393 BCE
Modern excavations begin
2005
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