Historical Events tagged with "Carthage"
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Treaty of Friendship Between Rome and Carthage
Ugo Vetere, the mayor of Rome, and Chedli Klibi, the mayor of Carthage, met in Tunis to sign a treaty of friendship that officially ended the Third Punic War, a conflict dated to have lasted 2,131 years. This unprecedented treaty symbolically marked the reconciliation between the two historic cities, which had been rivals since ancient times. The signing occurred at a ceremonial event, highlighting the importance of international relations and cultural exchange between modern Italy and Tunisia.
Continue ReadingBelisarius' Decisive Victory at Tricamarum
In a pivotal battle during the Vandalic War, Byzantine General Belisarius achieved a significant victory against the Vandal forces commanded by King Gelimer near Tricamarum in North Africa. This confrontation was crucial in the Byzantine campaign to restore Roman control over the region and demonstrated Belisarius' military strategy and leadership. The battle, characterized by its tactical maneuvers and fierce combat, contributed greatly to the eventual fall of the Vandal kingdom.
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