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War & Conflict
The Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage
Between 264 and 146 BCE Rome and Carthage fought three wars for control of the western Mediterranean. This timeline includes Hannibal's invasion of Italy and the destruction of Carthage.
by Daniel Okafor · 4 tracks · 16 events
264 BCE264 BCE – 146 BCE
First Punic WarHannibal and the Second Punic WarThird Punic War
264 BCE
260 BCE
256 BCE
247 BCE
241 BCE
Carthage, defeated at sea, rebuilt its power in Iberia under the Barca family, which led to renewed war with Rome.
22 years · AI-written context
219 BCE – 216 BCE
Hannibal invades Italy: three years, two great victories
207 BCE
202 BCE
201 BCE
18 years
183 BCE
Rome and Carthage were not at war for decades while Carthage recovered and prospered.
32 years · AI-written context
151 BCE
149 BCE
146 BCE
decade view
266 BCE16 of 16 events · viewing 268 BCE – 267 BCE · Fit for all of 264 BCE – 146 BCE144 BCE