Third Punic War (jan 1, 149 BC – jan 1, 146 BC)
Description:
Fifty years after the Second Punic War, Carthage broke one of the provisions of its treaty with Rome. In response, Rome harshly demanded that the Carthaginians move their city ten miles inland. the citizens decided to fight instead. But the Carthaginians were no match for the Romans. After a three-year siege, the Romans captured the city and destroyed it.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 149 BC
jan 1, 146 BC
~ 3 years