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Punic Wars

264 BCE – 146 BCE

Three wars spanning over a century between Rome and Carthage — from Hannibal's legendary crossing of the Alps to the complete destruction of Carthage.

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Wars between Rome and Carthage (264–146 BC)

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Conflict · Europe

Punic Wars

264 BCE – 146 BCE

Three wars spanning over a century between Rome and Carthage — from Hannibal's legendary crossing of the Alps to the complete destruction of Carthage.

Standing in 264 BCE

Records whose own span was running in this exact year.

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