Tag: Carthaginians

The Walls and North Gate of the Ancient Greek City of Selinunte in Sicily Discovered

Lost Walls and North Gate of Selinunte, Sicily’s Ancient Greek Polis, Rediscovered

Selinunte, Sicily—A team of archaeologists has excavated portions of the long-lost walls and north gate…

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Carthage vs. the Greeks in Sicily: The Battle at the River Himera in 311 BC

In the summer of 311 BC, two large armies faced each other at the River…

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Unearthing History: Ancient Helmets Hint at Epic Greek Victory in Magna Graecia

In 540 BC, a momentous and bloody naval battle unfolded off the coast of Corsica,…

magna graecia Velia Ancient Greek discovery

MAGNA GRAECIA: Helmets discovered from ancient battle when Greeks defeated Etruscan-Carthaginian coalition

It was 540 BC when the first great naval battle in history took place off…