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Ascoli Piceno
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Ascoli Piceno is a comune and capital of the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the Italian region of Marche.The city of Ascoli Piceno has an estimated population of around 45,100 as of 2026.
Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del Popolo
Roman Theatre
Roman Theatre
Roman Ponte di Solestà
Roman Ponte di Solestà
Church of San Francesco
Church of San Francesco
Social War (91–87 BC)
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The Social War, also known as the Italian War or the Marsic War, was fought between the Roman Republic and several of its autonomous allies, largely from 91 to 88 BC in Italy, with some holdouts persi
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…that connected Latium with the salt production areas on the Adriatic coast. It was the first Italian city to rise up against Rome in 91 BC during the Social War. An account described the city as home to a war-like people that bore generation-old grudge against Rome for encroaching on its northern territories…
Italian coin depicting a soldier standing next to an Italian bull and on top of a Roman standard.
Italian coin depicting a soldier standing next to an Italian bull and on top of a Roman standard.
Coin of Quintus Pompeius Rufus, dated to 54 BC, which depicts Sulla. Sulla was a legate at the start of the war and was a notable victorious general i
Coin of Quintus Pompeius Rufus, dated to 54 BC, which depicts Sulla. Sulla was a legate at the start of the war and was a notable victorious general in the southern theatre of the war, which led to his election as consul for 88 BC.
Modern image of the Fucine lake, which was drained in the 19th century. Much of the rectangular land now used for agriculture would have been inundate
Modern image of the Fucine lake, which was drained in the 19th century. Much of the rectangular land now used for agriculture would have been inundated in ancient times. The area around the lake was strategically important and repeatedly fought over during the war.
Coin depicting Mithridates VI Eupator. On the right, it displays in Greek, his title as basileos, followed by his name. His invasion of Roman Asia in
Coin depicting Mithridates VI Eupator. On the right, it displays in Greek, his title as basileos, followed by his name. His invasion of Roman Asia in 89 BC triggered the First Mithridatic War.