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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.

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