![“The Catapult,” by Edward John Poynter (British, 1836-1919) depicts a siege engine manned by Roman soldiers at the walls of Carthage during the Third Punic War. “Carthage must be destroyed” (Delenda est Carthago), the words of Cato the Elder as quoted in Pultarch's “Life of Cato,” are carved on one of its massive beams.](https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/M-Spr24-Carthage-1-e1709146244629-760x428.jpg)
Third Punic War
The Siege of Carthage: Death of an Empire
By David A. NorrisAccording to legend, Carthage was founded by Dido, daughter of the king of the Phoenician city of Tyre. Read more
Third Punic War
According to legend, Carthage was founded by Dido, daughter of the king of the Phoenician city of Tyre. Read more