Carthage and the Punic wars North Africa during Antiquity
in revolt of mercenaries, berber soldiers participated 241 238 bce after being unpaid following defeat of carthage in first punic war. berbers succeeded in obtaining control of of carthage s north african territory, , minted coins bearing name libyan, used in greek describe natives of north africa. carthaginian state declined because of successive defeats romans in punic wars; in 146 bce city of carthage destroyed.
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