Many cities began to protest against such broad powers of the Romans. The situation was additionally aggravated by the case of Egypt and Greek cities, which were the targets of the expansion of the Antiochus monarchy.Īfter the defeat of Philip V in the Second Macedonian War, Rome’s role in the Peloponnesian Peninsula clearly increased. It had a bad effect on the relations between the two countries. Hannibal arrived, being Rome’s first enemy. After this meeting, it became clear that war was inevitable, especially at the court of Antiochus in 195 BCE. At the meeting in Lysimachia, both sides failed to reach an agreement. With their hands untied, the Romans began to dictate terms to Antiochus. The situation changed in 197 BCE when the conflict in Greece ended. Rome, however, could not intervene at that time mainly because of its involvement in the Macedonian war. Seleucid’s actions gave him control over the crossings to Asia, which significantly strengthened his strategic position. However, when Antiochus III entered the Chersonesos Thracian, where he began to rebuild Lysimachia, destroyed by the Thracians, the Romans became deeply concerned.
Until now, Antiochus conquered areas outside Europe, which did not cause any clear clashes with Rome. The issue of Lysimachia, located in Europe, became a flashpoint. His increasingly bold war campaigns alarmed the Roman Senate. However, with the reign of Antiochus III, later called the Great, the territory expanded significantly. Initially, they did not gain a significant role in the Middle East region. The Seleucids, part of the once united and powerful empire of Alexander the Great, founded their state in today’s Turkey. Creative Commons Attribution license - On the same terms 3.0.
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