3 Punic Wars between Roman Republic and Carthage (jan 1, 264 BC – jan 1, 146 BC)
Description:
Roman Republic vs Carthaginian Empire1st war: 264-241 BC, Roman Victory
2nd war: 218-201 BC, Roman Victory
3rd war: 148-146 BC, Roman Victory
By the end of the Punic Wars, Rome conquered all of Carthage's territory and changed from a republic to an empire.
Carthage, a once powerful empire and rich nation, was no more. They were shocked that Rome, a much younger nation had managed to overtake them. Their people were taken as slaves and forced to serve the Romans who conquered their homeland.
Rome winning Carthage's land brought in a new era of wealth and prosperity for the new Roman Empire.
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Date:
jan 1, 264 BC
jan 1, 146 BC
~ 118 years