The control of Sicily, particularly the city of Messana, sparked the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage. In 264 BCE, a conflict arose when the Mamertines, a group of mercenaries in Messana, sought assistance from both Rome and Carthage. Rome's decision to intervene and support the Mamertines marked the beginning of the war, as it encroached on Carthaginian interests in the region. Ultimately, the struggle for dominance over Sicily escalated into a prolonged conflict lasting over two decades.
No island was found by Carthage and Rome. The first Punic War, the first of the tree wars fought between Rome and Carthage, was over the control of Sicily.
The first punic war was fought over the island of Sicily
The First Punic War was fought over the island of Sicily.
Rome against Carthage, on the island of Sicily
Carthage.
Sicily .
No island was found by Carthage and Rome. The first Punic War, the first of the tree wars fought between Rome and Carthage, was over the control of Sicily.
The first punic war was fought over the island of Sicily
The First Punic War was fought over the island of Sicily.
In the First Punic War it was Sicily.
Sicily.
Control of Sicily.
Sicily.
Control of Sicily.
The gained control of Sicily.
A dispute in control of Sicily.
Rome against Carthage, on the island of Sicily