Punic Collection (page 4)

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

Ibiza, Spain - view up from the harbour toward the Punic Acropolis of Puig des Molins. Date: circa 1910s

Hens Thrown in Sea
During Punic War Two Roman admiral Claudius Pulcher, when the sacred hens used for divination won t drink, has them thrown into sea : his men lose morale, lose the battle

Decumanus (Main Street), Punic and Roman site of Utica, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Private bath found at Kerkouane, the only pure Punic site ever found, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Looking towards the peristyle house at Kerkouane, the only pure Punic site ever found, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Punic mausoleum, Sabrata (Sabratha), Tripolitania, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Punic / Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730 BC
Punic/Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730 BC, Tharros, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Tharros, Punic and Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730 BC, near Oristano, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Punic and Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730BC, Tharros, island of Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Hannibal / Allegorical
SECOND PUNIC WAR : A rather allegorical depiction of Hannibal with his army and his elephants. He faces the Romans across the water

Hiero Ii / Syracuse / Eng
HIERO II OF SYRACUSE or HIERONYMUS II Tyrant of Syracuse who supported Rome in the First and Second Punic Wars

Hannibal over Alps
SECOND PUNIC WAR Carthaginian general Hannibal uses elephants in his crossing of the Alps into Italy

Horsemen 2 - Numidians
NUMIDIANS : living in present- day Algeria, these renowned nomadic warriors separate during the Punic Wars, one tribe supporting Carthage, the other backing Rome

Hannibal / Childs Oath
Hannibal as a child, swearing life-long hostility to Rome at his father Hasdrubals bidding

Carthage in 1860
Ruins of Dugga and the remains of the Punic Mausoleum

Despondency in Rome after learning of their armys defeat at the battle of Cannae

Scipio Africanus
His successes against the Carthaginians earn Publius Cornelius Scipio a massive triumphal procession; he is henceforth known as Scipio Africanus

Hannibal Crosses Alps
Hannibals brilliant strategy, attacking Rome after crossing the Alps, takes the Romans by surprise

Punic War Declared
The long-simmering rivalry with Carthage erupts when Fabius Maximus formally announces Romes declaration of war

Roman Quinquireme
A Roman quinquireme from the period of the Punic Wars against Carthage

Punic Wars: Ecnomus
PUNIC WARS Naval battle of ECNOMUS :the Roman fleet won a hard-fought victory over the Carthaginians nearly 700 vessels took part

Punic War / Carthage Burns
PUNIC WARS Scipio blockades Carthage, and perfidiously obtains its surrender; the city is razed to the ground

Punic Wars: Zama Battle
SECOND PUNIC WAR Scipio Africanus defeats Hannibal at ZAMA in North Africa

Punic War, Hannibal
PUNIC WARS A Roman reconnaissance patrol watches Hannibals advance through the Alps

Sacrifice by Romans before the the Battle of Capua
SECOND PUNIC WAR : A sacrifice to Apollo by the Romans before the Battle of Capua, held by the Carthaginians under Hannibal. The Romans were defeated, but managed to escape

Roman Senate refuses to ransom prisoners
SECOND PUNIC WAR: The Roman Senate refuses to ransom prisoners taken by the enemy in battle, because to do so would not be honourable, and to pay so many ransoms would be very costly

Hannibal at Casilinum
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, at Casilinum, sends cows with bunches of burning twigs attached to their horns, causing the Roman garrison at Callicula to flee in fear

Hannibal vows to fight Rome to the bitter end
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal vows to fight Rome to the bitter end

Fabius Maximus appointed Roman dictator
PUNIC WARS : because of the military emergency, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus Cunctator is appointed dictator

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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.