Punic Collection (page 2)

Votive stele with a triangular pediment, 830-146 BC (limestone)
XIR161999 Votive stele with a triangular pediment, 830-146 BC (limestone) by Phoenician; 70x17 cm; Musee National de Carthage, Carthage

The meeting of Hannibal with the Ceutrones, a Celtic tribe of ancient Gaul
3614263 The meeting of Hannibal with the Ceutrones, a Celtic tribe of ancient Gaul, during his crossing of the Alps in 218 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Dougga, Punic mausoleum (b / w photo)
6006784 Dougga, Punic mausoleum (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dougga, Punic mausoleum)

Tanit pendant, c. 7th - 6th century BC (gold)
622016 Tanit pendant, c.7th - 6th century BC (gold) by Phoenician; length: 2.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Formed of a hollow sheet box in the form of the sign of Tanit)

The plough driven over the site of Carthage (engraving)
654076 The plough driven over the site of Carthage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plough driven over the site of Carthage)

The remains of the Temple of Mars among the Ruins of Carthage (colour litho)
CHT221512 The remains of the Temple of Mars among the Ruins of Carthage (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Festival of Melqart, Ancient Carthage (chromolitho)
972238 Festival of Melqart, Ancient Carthage (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of Melqart, Ancient Carthage)

CARTHAGE INSCRIPTION
Punic inscription found at Carthage

The Vow of Hannibal, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Vow of Hannibal, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Site of Carthage, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Site of Carthage, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Hannibal in the Assembly at Carthage, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Hannibal in the Assembly at Carthage, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Cardus Maximus Street with underground conduction of water, in the Phoenician-Punic-Roman city of Tharros

Hannibal (247-183 / 182 / 181 BC), Punic Carthaginian, military commander, 1924
Hannibal (247-183/182/181 BC), Punic Carthaginian, military commander. Taken from the Leaders of Men cigarette cards produced by Ogdens 1924

Ruins, Kerkouane, Tunisia, 4th-3rd Century BC. Punic city in northeastern Tunisia, near Cape Bon

Quadriga, Kerkouane, Tunisia, 3rd century BC. Kerkouane was a Punic city in north-eastern Tunisia. It was abandoned c250 BC during the First Punic War and was never rebuilt by the Romans

Heads of dignitaries, Kerkouane, Tunisia, 3rd century BC. Located in the Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Money, Kerkouane, Tunisia, 3rd century BC. Kerkouane was a Punic city in north-eastern Tunisia. It was abandoned c250 BC during the First Punic War and was never rebuilt by the Romans

Lions, from Kerkouane, Tunisia, 3rd century BC. Kerkouane was a Punic city in north-eastern Tunisia. It was abandoned c250 BC during the First Punic War and was never rebuilt by the Romans

Dye vat in a Punic House, 5th century
Dye vat in a Punic House in Kerkovane, possibly used for murex purple, 5th century

Walls of houses in the Punic town at Kerkovane, 5th century
Walls of houses in the Punic town at Kerkovane, the best preserved Punic town in Africa, discovered in 1952, 5th century

Punic lion-headed God from Carthage, now at Bardo Museum in Tunis

Bath in a Punic Town, 5th century
A bath in a house in Kerkovane, a Punic town. It is the best preserved in Africa, 5th century

Punic stela of a priest holding a child, from Carthage, now in the Bardo Museum in Tunis

Punic floor mosaic, c. 6th century BC
Floor mosaic in the Punic city and port of Utica, c.6th century BC

Punic townhouse and Dye Vats, 5th century
Possible dye vats for purple from murex in a Punic house in Kerkovane, the best preserved Punic town in Africa, 5th century

Punic stela with a Phoenician inscription, 2nd century BC
Punic stela with a Phoenician inscription in a sanctuary in Carthage, 2nd century BC

Punic and Roman streets on Byrsa hill in Carthage, 2nd century BC

Head of Tanit on a gold tridrachm from the first Punic War against Rome, from the British Museums collection

Morocco, Volubilis

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major, 236-183 Bc General In The Second Punic War And Statesman Of The Roman Republic. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Marcus Claudius Marcellus Ca. 268 Bc-208 Bc. Roman General, One Of The Commanders Of The Roman Army During The Second Punic War And The Conqueror Of Syracuse

War Elephants In Combat. From A 19Th Century Engraving

Punic ostrich egg from Villaricos. Dates from the 6th BC
An ostrich egg decorated with painted red lines. Punic artwork from the Iron Age II. Villaricos necropolis in Cuevas del Almanzora. Province of Almeri?a, Andalusia, Spain

Carthaginian mask. Carthaginian art. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. IBIZA. Puig des Molins

Lady of Ibiza. 3rd c. BC. Lady of Ibiza. Punic art. Sculpture. From: Puid dels Molins necropolis. Carthaginian art. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. IBIZA

Punic War: Cato
PUNIC WARS Cato throws fresh figs on Senate table, to show that Carthage is still a threat to Roman sovereignty; he demands its destruction

Scipio Africanus defeats Hannibal at Battle of Zama
SECOND PUNIC WAR : the Roman general and statesman Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus defeats the Carthaginian leader Hannibal at the Battle of Zama, near Carthage in North Africa

Claudia Quinta dragging a ship into Rome
The Roman matron Claudia Quinta clears her name by dragging a ship bearing a statue of the Cult of the Great Mother (Magna Mater, Cult of Cybele) into Rome, after first praying to the gods for help

Decius Magius of Capua opposing Carthaginian domination
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Decius Magius of Capua reproaches his countrymens cowardice in accepting Carthaginian domination without resistance

Roman ambassadors, Second Punic War
SECOND PUNIC WAR : the Roman ambassadors offer the Carthaginians a choice between peace or war -- they choose war !

Hannibal defeats Scipio in the Battle of Ticinus
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal and his Carthaginian forces defeat the Roman forces under Publius Cornelius Scipio at the Battle of Ticinus, near the Ticino River, a tributary of the Po

Minucius after winning the Battle of Geronium
PUNIC WARS : after gaining victory at the Battle of Geronium (or Gerunium) against the Carthaginians during the Second Punic War

First Punic War, Catulus wins naval victory at Aegusa
PUNIC WARS : Gaius Lutatius Catulus wins a major naval victory, defeating Hanno the Greats Carthaginian fleet at the Battle of the Aegates Islands or Aegusa (the Aegadian Islands)

Crucible. Punic art. Terracotta. From Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Spain

Punic Art. Figurine of a goddess with slopes. Terracota. From Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. Episcopal Museum of Vic. Spain

Punic-Phoecian glass. Bottle. Polycrome. 6th-4th C. BC. From Empuries. Catalonia. Spain. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Alabastra. 4th-6th century BC. Empuries. Spain
Punic alabastra in colored glass. 4th-6th centuries BC. From the Greek colony of Empuries. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

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"Punic: A Tale of Epic Battles and Ancient Rivalries" Step into the world of ancient history as we delve into the captivating era of the Punic Wars. Witness Hannibal, a brilliant Carthaginian general, defying all odds by crossing the treacherous Alps with his army and mighty elephants. The audacity of this feat still echoes through time. In a clash that would shape empires, Scipio Africanus stands tall as he meets Hannibal at the Battle of Zama. Two formidable forces collide in an epic showdown, forever etching their names in history's annals. The Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage unfolds before our eyes. These great powers locked in a struggle for dominance; their fates intertwined on the battlefield. Marvel at Roman Republic's resilience against Carthaginian might during this tumultuous period. Carthaginian art reveals its splendor through a bust depicting goddess Tanit—a testament to their rich culture and artistic prowess. This sculpture transports us back to an age where gods were revered and beauty was immortalized in stone. Hannibal's daring expedition continues as he crosses not only mountains but also rivers like the Rhone River—an arduous journey that showcases his unwavering determination to challenge Rome's supremacy. Byrsa Hill emerges as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reminding us of Carthage's original Punic site—the birthplace of legends and tales now whispered among ruins standing witness to centuries gone by. Scipio Africanus takes center stage once more—his strategic brilliance guiding Rome towards victory amidst political turmoil within Cato & Senate during these turbulent times known as the Punic Wars. Finally, we cannot overlook Hannibal's crowning achievement—the Battle of Cannae—a resounding triumph where his tactical genius decimated Roman forces. It remains one of history's most astonishing military victories.