Actium was an ancient city and a significant naval battle that took place on September 2, 31 BC, between the forces of Octavian (later known as Augustus) and Mark Antony and Cleopatra. The battle took place off the coast of Actium, a promontory in western Greece, and resulted in a decisive victory for Octavian. The battle ended the final war of the Roman Republic and established Octavian as the undisputed ruler of the Roman world. The Battle of Actium is considered one of the most significant naval battles in history and is often seen as a turning point in the history of Rome.
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