Carthage - Engineering an Empire - Full Documentary

Hannibal's Campaign00:25:03

Hannibal Barca led a daring land invasion of Italy across the Alps, utilizing ingenious engineering feats to overcome natural obstacles and inflict crushing defeats on Roman forces.

The Founding of Carthage00:00:03

Founded by Queen Dido after fleeing Tyre, Carthage grew from a strategic settlement into a massive empire, dominating the Mediterranean through maritime trade and innovative urban planning.

Engineering and Prosperity00:06:11

Carthage developed advanced engineering solutions, including high-rise apartments, sophisticated water systems, and revolutionary sewage management to sustain a large, dense population.

Naval Supremacy and the First Punic War00:11:06

Carthage leveraged its massive harbor and advanced warship designs, like the quinquereme, to dominate the seas, eventually leading to a brutal clash with Rome over Sicily.

The Fall of Carthage00:36:18

Following the Second Punic War, a weakened Carthage faced renewed aggression from Rome, leading to the Third Punic War, the destruction of the city, and the end of Carthaginian independence.