In the Second and First Centuries BCE.
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No, it was Phoenician.
Carthage had a trading empire with depots in ports around the Western Mediterranean, on which their prosperity depended. This relied on a fleet to trade with and to protect the trade. They tried to expand themselves in Sicily but were opposed in this by the Greek cities established there. Rome, having become dominant in Italy, saw opportunities in Sicily also, and opportunistically backed the revolt by mercenary soldiers there, which brought the previous allies Carthage and Rome into conflict.
Sicily
No Greek cities helped Carthage. The opposite was the case. The city-states of the Aetolian League became allies of the Romans and fought against Macedonia alongside them.
Athens (smart, sporty, perfect) Megara (all about money) Sparta (TOTAL SPORT FREAKS lol) Corinth (crafts) Argos (acting and drama)
The Punic Wars after the Greek word for Phoenicians, which the Carthaginians were.
The Punic Wars after the Greek word for Phoenicians, which the Carthaginians were.
To do what? Expand your question.
Athens-Athletic, academic, perfect Corinth-Crafts, arts, etc Sparta-Sports Megara-Money, money, money Argos-Acting, drama, etc
In Greek and Roman times.
Carthage, the Italian, Greek and Gallic allies it won over, and Macedonia.