The traditional date of the Battle of the Aegates is 10 March 241 BC. Exact days are unavailable for many ancient battles, making this a useful chronological marker. The traditional day may be correct, but its precision remains uncertain after more than two millennia.
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How certain is the traditional date of the battle?
The traditional 10 March date is useful, although the exact day remains uncertain.