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The Third Punic War and the Destruction of Carthage

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The Third Punic War (149–146 BCE) marked the final chapter in the tumultuous history between Rome and Carthage, culminating in the complete destruction of the latter. This episode examines the geopolitical context leading to the war, the military strategies employed by both sides, and the catastrophic final siege of Carthage.

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