Third Macedonian War

The Third Macedonian War (171–168 BCE) was a conflict between the Roman Republic and the Kingdom of Macedon, influenced by Macedon's attempts to regain power and its alliances with other states. The war marked Rome's effort to end Macedonian threats to its expanding influence in Greece. Key battles, particularly at Pydna in 168 BCE, resulted in a decisive Roman victory. This defeat led to the fall of the Macedonian monarchy, the division of its territory into four client republics, and solidified Roman dominance in the region, paving the way for further imperial expansion.