The Insula Tiberina

Roman Timbers from the bridge at Newcastle

Roman Timbers from the bridge at Newcastle

Burnswark Hill

Burnswark Hill -- Showing Roman Camp Lines and the Pict Village Site (dark spot at the top center of the mountain).

Original photograph -- John Reid -- Trimontium Trust

Seven Sling Stones

Seven Sling Stones--Acorn Shape, Lemon Shape, and Whistle Stones

Original photograph -- John Reid--Trimontium Trust

Battle of Cynoscephalae, Part 3

The success of the Roman Legion over the Macedonian Phalanx proved both dramatic and undeniable. The Roman Legion's flexibility allowing heavy infantry to combat on any front the Macedonian forces was well demonstrated.

Battle of Cynoscephalae, Part 2

The Macedonians, having gained the heights, pressed the Roman legions down slope.  Flamininus called his left forces to move against the Phalanx on the height and put the elephants to a charge. The battle was now balanced.

Battle of Cynoscephalae, Part I

Battle of Cynoscephalae, Part I

Redrawn by Marcus Audens, Tribunus  Militarium

Beginning the Battle of Cynoscephalae (197 B.C.) near the village of Larissa.

Both opponents were positioned on either side of a ridge of highlands and upland from which the battle takes its name.  Neither side was aware of the others until scouts and advanced skirmishers made contact. Then the armies immediately moved to engage.