Rome conquers the Illyrians, capturing their King…
168 BCE
Rome conquers the Illyrians, capturing their King Gentius at Shkodër, which they call Scodra, and liquidate the kingdom.
(Gentius in the following yearwill be brought with his family to Rome).
Perseus has held off the Romans for three years, but the surrender of Gentius exposes Macedon's western flank.