The Destruction of Carthage

The Expansion

320 BCE

The era of the Roman Empire had just begun Rome had found a new taste for blood and saw Cathrage as a huge threat to their expansion.

The Romans eye on sicily

270 BCE

Rome wanted to gain control of Sicily but Sicily was in control of Carthage.

Sicily Port

265 BCE

After Rome's attack and victory on Sicily, it turned it into a harbor ready for what ever was to come their way making them feel like they could take down Cathrage.

First Punic war

264 BCE

In full charge, Rome invades the islands of Sicily in a string of wars to take it over called the Punic war

Second Punic war

202 BCE

Between 218 and 202 BC Carthage decided to take control of Spain following the First Punic War. Hannibal and Hamilcar led this campaign. Carthage lost again because Carthage neglected to provide Hannibal with resources and reinforcements. Hannibal was compelled to return and defend Carthage after Rome attacked it. Rome destroyed Carthage once more, taking away everything of its splendor. Rome therefore ruled Carthage with pride.

The start of the Third Punic war

149 BCE

Carthage, a city in Africa, faced constant attacks from local tribes between 149 and 146 BC. The Carthaginians were unable to cross the Roman borders, leaving them vulnerable to pillaging.

The end of the Third Punic war and the end of an era

146 BCE

In 146 BC, Carthage decided to defend itself against the invaders, but it was too late. Fearing Carthage's power, Rome destroyed the city, alleging treaty violations and jealousy as the cause. This marked the end of the hostility between the two great powers. But it also meant the end of Cathrage as a civilization.