219 BCE battle between the Carthaginians and the Saguntines in the Roman-allied town of Saguntum (in modern-day Sagunto, Spain), triggering the Second Punic War. It began in May 219 BCE in what is now Spain and lasted until December 219 BCE (about 7 months). The setting was Saguntum. It was part of Barcid conquest of Hispania and the Second Punic War. Those involved included Ancient Carthage and Saguntum.
Before and after
- 241 BCEChinese astronomers record Halley's Comet
- from 240 BCE to 238 BCEMercenary War
- 232 BCEDeath of Ashoka
- from 221 BCE to 206 BCEQin dynasty
- from May 219 BCE to December 219 BCESiege of Saguntum
- from 218 BCE to 201 BCESecond Punic War
- 217 BCEHannibal destroys the Roman army at Cannae
- 214 BCEBattle of Beneventum
- from 214 BCE to 212 BCESiege of Syracuse
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