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After two years of siege by the Romans, the people of Asculum, tired of the situation, decided to surrender against the wish of their leader Gaio Vidacilio, that chose to die with honour, without lose him freedom, burning himself in a temple on the town. When the Romans Legions won the battle and entered in the city destroyed all, burning houses, temples, and killing the majority of the population. The city was punished for him rebellion.

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  • Battle of Asculum (89 BC)
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  • After two years of siege by the Romans, the people of Asculum, tired of the situation, decided to surrender against the wish of their leader Gaio Vidacilio, that chose to die with honour, without lose him freedom, burning himself in a temple on the town. When the Romans Legions won the battle and entered in the city destroyed all, burning houses, temples, and killing the majority of the population. The city was punished for him rebellion.
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  • 89(xsd:integer)
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  • decisive Roman victory
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  • Asculum, modern Ascoli Piceno, Italy
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  • Battle of Asculum
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  • After two years of siege by the Romans, the people of Asculum, tired of the situation, decided to surrender against the wish of their leader Gaio Vidacilio, that chose to die with honour, without lose him freedom, burning himself in a temple on the town. When the Romans Legions won the battle and entered in the city destroyed all, burning houses, temples, and killing the majority of the population. The city was punished for him rebellion. Publius Ventidius, a child when the city was destroyed, was captured by Pompeius Strabo and conduct to Rome like prisoner. It will be educated like a roman soldier, and become a consul, fighting against the Persian Empire and winning, meeting Julius Caesar becoming its trusted friend.
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