Which area did the Battle of Naissus take place?
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The Battle of Naissus, fought in 268 AD near the modern-day city of Niš in Serbia, marked a significant victory for the Roman Empire against the invading Goths. Under the leadership of Emperor Claudius II, the Roman forces decisively defeated a vast Gothic army, halting their advance and securing the empire's frontiers. This triumph earned Claudius the honorific title "Gothicus Maximus" and solidified Rome's control over the Balkans.
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