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The Third Punic War: A Clash of Titans (149-146 BC) The Mediterranean world was on the brink of chaos as Rome and Carthage, two mighty powers
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The Third Punic War: A Clash of Titans (149-146 BC) The Mediterranean world was on the brink of chaos as Rome and Carthage, two mighty powers, clashed in a devastating conflict. The spark that ignited this war was the Roman desire to expand their dominion over the seas, while Carthage sought to protect its lucrative trade routes. As tensions escalated, both sides mobilized their forces for an epic struggle. The Romans launched a surprise attack on Carthaginian territories, hoping to catch them off guard. However, Hannibal's brilliant tactics and his fearsome war elephants allowed him to inflict heavy losses on the Roman legions at Cannae (216 BC). The tide of battle turned when Scipio Africanus led Rome's counterattack, defeating Hannibal at Zama in 202 BC. The Third Punic War was a brutal reminder that even mighty empires can fall. Carthage refused to surrender and paid the ultimate price as their city was razed by Roman forces (146 BC). The war marked the end of an era for both powers, with Rome emerging victorious but forever changed.