Editing Carthage

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'''Carthage''' was an ancient civilization centered in [[Africa|North Africa]] founded around 814 BCE. The Carthaginians eventually achieved dominance over the [[Mediterranean Sea]] starting from the fourth century BCE until their destruction by the [[Roman Republic]] in 146 BCE.<ref>{{WP|Ancient Carthage}}</ref>

==History==
During the {{Wiki|Second Punic War}} against the Roman Republic, Carthaginian forces commanded by [[Hannibal Barca]] were aided by [[Kassandra]] and the Chinese ''[[youxia]]'' [[Wei Yu]] on a battle on the {{Wiki|Ionian Islands}}. Wei Yu killed the Roman general in combat and acquired a stone tablet in his possession, which he gave to Kassandra in exchange for information regarding [[Wei Yu's disciple|his disciple]]'s condition.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Jade]]'' - [[A Mediterranean Expedition]]</ref>

==Military==
Carthaginian military was considered quite powerful at their height, with their heavy infantry soldiers carrying swords powerful enough to pierce enemies' shields and helmets.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Falcata]]</ref> Their ships were also considered superior, and this advantage lasted until the Romans captured a Carthaginian vessel and adopted its better features into the construction of their own fleet.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' – [[Tours: Roman Military Equipment]]</ref>

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Jade]]'' {{Mo}}

==References==
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