The Battle of Actium

30 B.C. to 31 B.C.

Near the end of the Hellenistic age (also known as the Greek Occupation), the Romans were having some internal conflict.  The fighting was between Augustus Caesar, who was the standing Caesar, and Mark Antony, who was one of his Generals.  Mark Antony was in a relationship with Cleopatra who was the Pharaoh of Egypt and had control of the Egyptian army.  The Caesar thought Mark Antony was going to betray him and branded him a traitor.  Mark Antony, with Cleopatra's help, held a last stand against the Caesar's army, but lost.  At that time, the Romans gained control of Egypt.