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This infographic illustrates the rise and influence of the Barcid Dynasty, a powerful Carthaginian family that shaped Carthage’s military and political strategy during the third century BCE. Active from circa 260 to 200 BCE, the Barcids played a central role in Carthage’s expansion into Iberia and its confrontation with Rome during the First and Second Punic Wars.
The dynasty’s founder, Hamilcar Barca (circa 275 - 228 BCE), distinguished himself during the later stages of the First Punic War and laid the foundation for Carthaginian power in Hispania. His sons, Hannibal (circa 247 - 183 BCE), Hasdrubal Barca (circa 245 - 207 BCE), and Mago Barca (circa 243 - 203 BCE), continued his legacy, with Hannibal famously leading Carthaginian forces across the Alps into Italy. The Barcid family’s strategic leadership, territorial ambitions, and fierce resistance to Rome left a lasting mark on Mediterranean history, even as Carthage’s fortunes declined following their defeat.
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Netchev, S. (2025, June 16). The Barcid Dynasty of Carthage. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20584/the-barcid-dynasty-of-carthage/
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Netchev, Simeon. "The Barcid Dynasty of Carthage." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 16 Jun 2025, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20584/the-barcid-dynasty-of-carthage/. Web. 24 Jun 2025.
