What is the meaning of siege of syracuse?

noun

  • The Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes.
  • The Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse.
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