The Siege of Carthage (149–146 BCE) was the conclusive battle of the Third Punic War between Rome and Carthage, resulting in Carthage's total destruction. After a prolonged siege marked by fierce resistance, the Roman general Scipio Aemilianus finally breached the city walls, leading to intense street-to-street combat. The Romans systematically destroyed the city, killing or enslaving its population and razing Carthage to the ground. This event marked the end of the Punic Wars, solidifying Rome's dominance in the Mediterranean and permanently eliminating Carthage as a rival power.

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00:00 Introduction
01:55 The Roman army lands in Africa
02:53 Carthage
03:31 The Romans begin the assault
05:21 The Siege continues
05:43 The Romans break down a wall
06:56 The Carthaginians attack the Roman navy
07:22 The Carthaginian night raids
07:53 The Siege continues
08:24 Hasdrubal takes power
08:56 Scipio is given power
09:14 The Romans take a port
10:07 Scipio attacks at night
11:09 Hasdrubal kills his opposition
11:33 The Romans attempt to block off the port
13:32 The Romans take the port
13:58 The Roman final assault
16:25 Hasdrubal surrenders
16:47 Aftermath