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Rome's Rise
- In 146 BC, Rome solidified its Mediterranean dominance by destroying Carthage and Corinth.
- This marked the true birth of the Roman Empire, ending major resistance in Greece and North Africa.
Carthage's Destruction
- Unlike the Greeks who actively resisted, Carthage sought peace with Rome.
- Carthage focused on trade after the Second Punic War, but Rome's envy and fear led to its destruction.
The Fall of Carthage
- Cato the Elder convinced the Senate that Carthage remained a threat and must be destroyed.
- Scipio Amelianus, grandson of Scipio Africanus, led the Roman forces to victory, burning Carthage in 146 BC.