Ammianus Marcellinus, Res Gestae, John C. Rolfe (Translator), 26.7.12

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[12] Then, through fear of similar attempts, Aequitius blockaded the three narrow passes leading to the northern provinces, one through Dacia Ripensis,¹ a second, the best known, through Succi,² the third through Macedonia, and called Acontisma.³ And in consequence of these prudent measures, the usurper of illegitimate power was disappointed in his vain hope of seizing Illyricum and lost a great source of material for the war.

Res Gestae. Ammianus Marcellinus. John C. Rolfe (Translator). Cambridge, MA. 1935-1940.

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[12] Pariaque deinde metuens, obstruxit tres aditus angustissimos, per quos provinciae temptantur arctoae, unum per Daciam ripensem,¹ alterum per Succos notissimum, tertium per Macedonas, quem appellant Acontisma. Hacque cautela vana persuasione rapiendi Illyrici destitutus usurpator indebitae potestatis magna perdidit instrumenta bellorum.

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1. Dacia was divided by the Danube into Dacia Ripensis on the south and Dacia Mediterranea on the north.

2. Cf. xxi. 10, 2.

3. Cf. xxvii. 4, 8.

Ammianus Marcellinus Res Gestae 26.7.12

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