mutina

Mutina is the Latin name for the city now called Modena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy in the Po Valley. In Roman times it was an important urban center in the northern Italian zero province area known as Cisalpine Gaul.

The city is best known for the Battle of Mutina, fought in 43 BCE near the town between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian, with Decimus Brutus commanding on Octavian’s side. The engagement and its aftermath influenced political realignments that contributed to the formation of the Second Triumvirate and the subsequent realignment of power in the late Republic.

Following the decline of classical Roman rule, Mutina remained inhabited and continued to function as a regional settlement through the medieval and early modern periods. The modern city that grew in this location is Modena, and the Latin name Mutina continues to appear in ancient texts and scholarly references, preserving its historical significance.

Today, Mutina is primarily of historical and archaeological interest. Its legacy is reflected in Roman-era remains and in the long-standing tradition of the Modena region, which is known for its cultural heritage and economic activity.