Punic Carthage: Urban and Maritime Growth (c. 814–146 BCE)

1. Traditional foundation of Carthage by Tyrians

   Jan 1, 814 BCELabels: Tyrians, Carthage

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2. Earliest archaeological levels date to late 8th century

   Jan 1, 725 BCELabels: Archaeology, Carthage

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3. Carthage establishes a foothold on Ibiza

   Jan 1, 654 BCELabels: Ibiza, Sa Caleta

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4. Carthage emerges as major western trade center

   Jan 1, 601 BCELabels: Carthage, Western Mediterranean

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5. Carthage participates in Battle of Alalia

   Jan 1, 540 BCELabels: Battle of, Carthage

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6. First recorded Rome–Carthage treaty concluded

   Jan 1, 509 BCELabels: Rome, Carthage

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7. Carthage defeated at the Battle of Himera

   Jan 1, 480 BCELabels: Battle of, Hamilcar

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8. Second Rome–Carthage treaty (348 BCE)

   Jan 1, 348 BCELabels: Rome, Carthage

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9. First Punic War begins over Sicily

   Jan 1, 264 BCELabels: First Punic, Sicily

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10. Rome wins first major naval battle at Mylae

    Jan 1, 260 BCELabels: Battle of, Rome

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11. Carthage loses First Punic War (264–241 BCE)

    Jan 1, 241 BCELabels: First Punic, Carthage

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12. Mercenary War destabilizes Carthaginian state

    Jan 1, 240 BCELabels: Mercenary War, Carthage

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13. Barcid expansion begins in Iberia (237 BCE)

    Jan 1, 237 BCELabels: Hamilcar Barca, Iberia

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14. Qart Hadasht (Cartagena) founded as Iberian base

    Jan 1, 227 BCELabels: Qart Hadasht, Hasdrubal

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15. Third Punic War begins (149 BCE)

    Jan 1, 149 BCELabels: Third Punic, Rome

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16. Carthage destroyed after Roman siege

    Jan 1, 146 BCELabels: Destruction of, Rome

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