Zama (Tunisia) - Wikipedia
WEBZama, also known as Xama, is in what is now Tunisia and is best known for its connection with what is called the Battle of Zama in which on 19 October 202 BC, Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal, which ended the Second Punic War with victory for the Roman Republic and broke the power of Ancient Carthage.
Battle of Zama - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Zama was fought in 202 BC in what is now Tunisia between a Roman army commanded by Scipio Africanus and a Carthaginian army commanded by Hannibal. The battle was part of the Second Punic War and resulted in such a severe defeat for the Carthaginians that they capitulated, while Hannibal was forced into exile.
Battle of Zama | Biography & Facts | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBBattle of Zama, victory (202 BCE) of the Romans led by Scipio Africanus the Elder over the Carthaginians commanded by Hannibal. The last and decisive battle of the Second Punic War, it effectively ended both Hannibal’s command of Carthaginian forces and also Carthage’s chances to significantly oppose Rome.
A short description of the Battle of Zama | Britannica
WEBScipio Africanus was a Roman general noted for his victory over the Carthaginian leader Hannibal in the great Battle of Zama (202 bce), ending the Second Punic War. For his victory he won the surname Africanus (201 bce).
The Battle of Zama - The Beginning of Roman Conquest
WEBMar 26, 2020 · The Battle of Zama (202 BCE) was the final engagement of the Second Punic War (218-202 BCE) at which Hannibal Barca of Carthage (l. 247-183 BCE) was defeated by Scipio Africanus of Rome (l. 236-183 BCE) ending the conflict in Rome's favor.
Battle of Zama in the Punic Wars - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 2, 2019 · The Battle of Zama was fought during the Second Punic War in late October 202 BC and saw Hannibal defeated by the Romans led by Scipio Africanus.
The Dystopian Underworld of South Africa’s Illegal Gold Mines
WEBFeb 20, 2023 · The miners became known as zama-zamas, a Zulu term that loosely translates to “take a chance.” Most were immigrants from neighboring countries—Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho—that once sent...
PHOTOS: South Africa's zama-zamas risk their lives in deserted ... - NPR
WEBNov 27, 2022 · Photos show the desperate search for scraps left by big diamond operators. But amid rampant poverty and unemployment, zama-zamas see no other way to provide for their families.
The Battle of Zama - History Cooperative
WEBMay 18, 2020 · The Battle of Zama, which took place in October of 202 B.C., was the last battle of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, and it’s one of the most significant and well-known conflicts of ancient history.
Illegal Mining and the Role of “Zama Zamas” in South Africa
WEBAug 16, 2016 · Zama zama, a colloquial term which stems from Zulu, means “to try again” or “take a chance.” The term now refers to artisanal miners that conduct illegal mining in mines that have been...