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The primary conflict between Carthage and Rome during the Third Punic War was the siege of Carthage. The siege of Carthage, the capital of the Carthaginians, lasted for about three years. A sizable Roman army arrived in Utica, North Africa, in 149 BC. Through 149 BC, the Roman campaign saw numerous setbacks, which were only mitigated by middle-ranking officer Scipio Aemilianus, who distinguished himself multiple times. In 148 BC, a new Roman commander assumed command, but he did not fare much better. Scipio was so well-liked by the populace at the yearly Roman magistrate election in early 147 BC that the customary age limitations were removed, enabling him to be named commander in Africa. Prior to the siege, the Carthaginians attempted to placate the Romans, but the Romans persisted in besieging the city even after the Carthaginians gave up all of their weaponry. After two Carthaginian victories at the start of his term, Scipio tightened the siege and started building a massive mole to stop supplies from entering Carthage through blockade runners. To the surprise of the Romans, the Carthaginians had partially repaired their fleet and it sortied; however, following an unsatisfactory battle, the Carthaginians mishandled their withdrawal and lost numerous ships. Then, in the harbor region, the Romans constructed a massive brick building that dominated the city wall. The Romans began their last attack in early 146 BC, methodically destroying the city over the course of a week. Utica served as the capital of the Roman province of Africa, which included the formerly Carthaginian lands. Before the location of Carthage was reconstructed as a Roman metropolis, a century passed. Like his adoptive grandfather, Scipio was given the agnomen Africanus. Rome acquired the formerly Carthaginian lands and reorganized them as the Roman province of Africa, with Utica serving as its seat. The province developed into a significant supplier of grain and other goods. The Romans conquered many major Punic cities, including those in Mauretania, yet they were allowed to keep their Punic political structure. #History

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