place
Alba Fucens
also: Alba, Albae
A fortified Latin colony in the central Apennines (territory of the Aequi/Marsi). The defecting Martian Legion took its stand there in late 44 BC because of its strong position and loyal population.
Reading notes
- Fourth Philippic §6 Alba
Alba Fucens, a strongly fortified Latin colony in the central Apennines, where the defecting Martian Legion took up a defensible position against Antony.