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Military history: Punic Wars

The Punic Wars were a series of three significant conflicts fought between the powerful Mediterranean civilizations of Rome and Carthage, spanning from 264 BC to 146 BC. These wars were pivotal in shaping the course of military history and had far-reaching consequences for the ancient world. The First Punic War (264-241 BC) primarily centered aroun...

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The Roman army in Ancient Rome

The Roman army was one of the most powerful and successful military forces in history. It was responsible for the conquest and expansion of the Roman Empire, and it played a vital role in the maintenance of Roman rule. The Roman army was highly organized and disciplined. It was divided into legions, each of which was made up of approximately 5,000 ...

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Art architecture and sculpture

The Romans developed or improved their art by copying the art from the Greeks for the statues. Statues were made from clay or marble. Metal was sometimes added to the statues so that they had added strenght. Statues were well made, were nude and they were made of gods or important leaders which were recognised . The fact that the statues had impor...

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Jerash, Jordan

Jerash is an ancient city located in modern-day Jordan, known for its remarkably well-preserved Roman ruins and its historical significance in the Middle East. Historical Significance: Jerash, also known as Gerasa in antiquity, is one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world. It was a prominent city within the Decapolis, a league...

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First Punic War (Chronology of Events)

First Punic War (264-241 B.C.) Barbara Saylor Rodgers...

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Origins of the Second Punic War

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First Punic War (Chronology of Events)

The First Punic War was fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 241 BC. The war was fought primarily for control of the Mediterranean Sea and the strategic islands of Sicily and Corsica. Chronology of Events: 264 BC: The war begins when Rome intervenes in a conflict between the Carthaginians and the city-state of Messana on Sicily.262 BC: Rome...

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Battles of the ancient world: the Second Punic War

The Second Punic War was fought between Rome and Carthage from 218 to 201 BC. It was the second of three wars between the two powers, and is considered to be one of the greatest conflicts in ancient history. The war began when the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca invaded Italy. Hannibal's army marched across the Alps and into Italy, where it def...

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Silver Decadrachm (Chariot)

ca. 400&endash;375 BC Syracuse 29-126-41 "Racing four-horse chariot with a flying Nike personifying Victory crowning the driver. The space below is filled with captured Punic arms. This spectacular coin may commemorate the victory of Dionysius I over the Carthaginian general Himilcon and the deliverance of Syracuse from its Punic siege in 396 B...

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The Second Punic War

The Second Punic War, also known as the Hannibalic War (218 BC - 201 BC), was one of the most famous and pivotal conflicts of the ancient world, pitting the military genius Hannibal Barca of Carthage against the mighty Roman Republic. This war is marked by Hannibal's audacious and legendary crossing of the Alps with his army, his remarkable victori...

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