Rome destroys Carthage

War

Ending the Third Punic War, Rome captures and destroys Carthage, making its territory the province of Africa.

Date: 146 BCE · View on map
Countries: Tunisia
Regions: North Africa
Location: Carthage
Importance: ★★★★★
Sources: Wikipedia: Siege of Carthage (Third Punic War)

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