Greece, Rome & ByzantiumEurope
Kingdom of Epirus
Epirus was an ancient Greek kingdom, and later republic, in north-western Greece and southern Albania. King Pyrrhus made it a powerful state comparable to Macedon and Rome. Rome conquered it in 167 BC.
Key facts
| Dates | 330 – 167 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Greece, Rome & Byzantium |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capitals | Passaron, Ambracia |
| Founder | Alexander I of Epirus |
| Religion(s) | Greek religion |
Before & after
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.