Punic Collection (#3)

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major, 236-183 Bc General In The Second Punic War And Statesman Of The Roman Republic. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Marcus Claudius Marcellus Ca. 268 Bc-208 Bc. Roman General, One Of The Commanders Of The Roman Army During The Second Punic War And The Conqueror Of Syracuse

War Elephants In Combat. From A 19Th Century Engraving

Punic ostrich egg from Villaricos. Dates from the 6th BC
An ostrich egg decorated with painted red lines. Punic artwork from the Iron Age II. Villaricos necropolis in Cuevas del Almanzora. Province of Almeri?a, Andalusia, Spain

Carthaginian mask. Carthaginian art. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. IBIZA. Puig des Molins

Lady of Ibiza. 3rd c. BC. Lady of Ibiza. Punic art. Sculpture. From: Puid dels Molins necropolis. Carthaginian art. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. IBIZA

Punic War: Cato
PUNIC WARS Cato throws fresh figs on Senate table, to show that Carthage is still a threat to Roman sovereignty; he demands its destruction

Scipio Africanus defeats Hannibal at Battle of Zama
SECOND PUNIC WAR : the Roman general and statesman Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus defeats the Carthaginian leader Hannibal at the Battle of Zama, near Carthage in North Africa

Claudia Quinta dragging a ship into Rome
The Roman matron Claudia Quinta clears her name by dragging a ship bearing a statue of the Cult of the Great Mother (Magna Mater, Cult of Cybele) into Rome, after first praying to the gods for help

Decius Magius of Capua opposing Carthaginian domination
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Decius Magius of Capua reproaches his countrymens cowardice in accepting Carthaginian domination without resistance

Roman ambassadors, Second Punic War
SECOND PUNIC WAR : the Roman ambassadors offer the Carthaginians a choice between peace or war -- they choose war !

Hannibal defeats Scipio in the Battle of Ticinus
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal and his Carthaginian forces defeat the Roman forces under Publius Cornelius Scipio at the Battle of Ticinus, near the Ticino River, a tributary of the Po

Minucius after winning the Battle of Geronium
PUNIC WARS : after gaining victory at the Battle of Geronium (or Gerunium) against the Carthaginians during the Second Punic War

First Punic War, Catulus wins naval victory at Aegusa
PUNIC WARS : Gaius Lutatius Catulus wins a major naval victory, defeating Hanno the Greats Carthaginian fleet at the Battle of the Aegates Islands or Aegusa (the Aegadian Islands)

Crucible. Punic art. Terracotta. From Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Spain

Punic Art. Figurine of a goddess with slopes. Terracota. From Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. Episcopal Museum of Vic. Spain

Punic-Phoecian glass. Bottle. Polycrome. 6th-4th C. BC. From Empuries. Catalonia. Spain. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Alabastra. 4th-6th century BC. Empuries. Spain
Punic alabastra in colored glass. 4th-6th centuries BC. From the Greek colony of Empuries. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Females bust of votive use. Punic style. 6th century BC
Females bust of votive use. Punic style. Terracotta. 6th century BC. From the Sanctuary of Illa Plana, Ibiza. Archaeological Museum of Barcelona. Spain

SCHONBERG, Johann Heinrich (1609-1683). The Oath of Hannibal. Baroque art. Oil. GERMANY. BAVARIA. N� rg. Germanisches Nationalmuseum (German National Museum)

Figure shaped as a sarcophagus lid founded in Ard-el-Morali necropolis. Carthaginian art. Ceramics. TUNISIA. Tunis. Bardo Museum. Proc: TUNISIA. TUNIS. Carthage

Marble plaque at Byrsa Hill, Carthage National Museum, Byrsa Hill, Punic site of Carthage, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tunisia, North Africa

A General Returning in Triumph after Victory
Illustration of a A General Returning in Triumph after Victory

Roman Corinthian capital, Utica Punic and Roman archaeological site, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Mosaic of fishermen and fish, Utica Punic and Roman archaeological site, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

House Insula 2, Utica Punic and Roman archaeological site, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Waterfall House, Utica Punic and Roman archaeological site, 1101 a. C. Tunisia
Waterfall House, Utica Punic and Roman archaeological site, 1101 a.C. Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Ionic Capital, Utica Punic and Roman archaeological site, 1101 a. C. Tunisia, North Africa
Ionic Capital, Utica Punic and Roman archaeological site, 1101 a.C. Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Punic market, Leptis Magna, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Carthaginian general Hannibals army crossing the Alps 218 BC to do battle with the Romans. Second Punic War. Early 20th century illustration

Hannibal (247-182 BC) Carthaginian general. Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps with elephants to make war on Rome 218 BC. Collection Palazzo dei Conservatori

Tunisia, Carthage, Phoenician-punic tophet at archaeological site, sanctuary of Baal Hammon and Tanit
Tunisia - Carthage, archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Phoenician-punic tophet (sanctuary) of Baal Hammon and Tanit. Stele

Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy. Oil on canvas. Leonard Thiry (c1500-c1550) Flemish artist. Battle between Rome and Carthage, 217 BC, in Second Punic War. Carthaginians under Hannibal victorious

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Hermitage Museum and ice covered Neva river
Russia - Saint Petersburg, Historic Centre (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). Hermitage Museum and Neva river covered with ice

Votive stele with reliefs containing elements of Berber, Punic and Greek-Roman culture, from Ghorfa at Macota
Punic-Numidian art, 2nd century b.C.-1st century A.D. Votive stele with reliefs containing elements of Berber, Punic (Tanit) and Greek-Roman (Dionysus, Aphrodite, Zeus and Hermes) culture

Punic civilization, detail of a polychrome mosaic from Byrsa Hill, Carthage, Tunisia, 3rd century b. c
Punic civilization, 3rd century b.C. Detail of a polychrome mosaic. From Byrsa Hill, Carthage, Tunisia

Italy, Sicily, Lilibeo, Votive stele dedicated to God Baal Hammon by Hanno (son of Adonibal)
Phoenician civilization. 6th century b. C. Votive stele dedicated to god Baal Hammon from Hanno, son of Adonobal From Lilibeo (Italy, Sicily region)

Punic civilization, Terracotta statuette of god Baal Hammon on the throne from Thinissut, Tunisia, 4th century b. c
Punic civilization, 4th century b.C. Terracotta statuette of god Baal Hammon on the throne. From Thinissut (Tunisia)

Tunisia, Carthage, Punic dwellings on Byrsa Hill at archaeological site
Tunisia - Carthage, archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Punic dwellings on Byrsa Hill

Punic civilization, Votive stele with engraving depicting a priest carrying a child to rituareligionlreligious ritual
Punic civilization, 4th-3rd century b.C. Votive stele with engraving depicting a priest carrying a child to ritual sacrifice (Molek-sacrifice). From Carthage, Tunisia. Detail

Womans head. Punic art. Terracotta sculpture. From: Puig des Molins (Ibiza). Carthaginian art. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. IBIZA. Puig des Molins

TUNISIA. Carthage. House of Horses. Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic

DOMINGO MARQUES, Francisco (1842-1920). Last days of Sagunt. 1869. Second Punic War (218-201 BC). Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. Generalitat Palace

Pynax. 6th c. BC. Carthaginian art. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. IBIZA

TUNISIA. TUNIS. Carthage. House of Horses

TUNISIA. TUNIS. Carthage. Punic pillars, funerary monuments. Carthaginian art. Sculpture

TUNISIA. Carthage. House of Horses. Opus tessellatum with equestrian scene. Roman art. Mosaic

Tunisia, Cap Bon, Kerkouane, ruins of ancient Punic settlement, House of Tanit, Punic protective symbol

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"Punic: A Tale of Epic Battles and Ancient Rivalries" Step into the world of ancient history as we delve into the captivating era of the Punic Wars. Witness Hannibal, a brilliant Carthaginian general, defying all odds by crossing the treacherous Alps with his army and mighty elephants. The audacity of this feat still echoes through time. In a clash that would shape empires, Scipio Africanus stands tall as he meets Hannibal at the Battle of Zama. Two formidable forces collide in an epic showdown, forever etching their names in history's annals. The Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage unfolds before our eyes. These great powers locked in a struggle for dominance; their fates intertwined on the battlefield. Marvel at Roman Republic's resilience against Carthaginian might during this tumultuous period. Carthaginian art reveals its splendor through a bust depicting goddess Tanit—a testament to their rich culture and artistic prowess. This sculpture transports us back to an age where gods were revered and beauty was immortalized in stone. Hannibal's daring expedition continues as he crosses not only mountains but also rivers like the Rhone River—an arduous journey that showcases his unwavering determination to challenge Rome's supremacy. Byrsa Hill emerges as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reminding us of Carthage's original Punic site—the birthplace of legends and tales now whispered among ruins standing witness to centuries gone by. Scipio Africanus takes center stage once more—his strategic brilliance guiding Rome towards victory amidst political turmoil within Cato & Senate during these turbulent times known as the Punic Wars. Finally, we cannot overlook Hannibal's crowning achievement—the Battle of Cannae—a resounding triumph where his tactical genius decimated Roman forces. It remains one of history's most astonishing military victories.