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Why did the third Punic War take place?

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In 149 B.C., after Carthage technically broke its treaty with Rome by declaring war against the neighboring state of Numidia, the Romans sent an army to North Africa, beginning the Third Punic Wars.
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After defeating Carthage in the second war, Rome invaded again, seeking to destroy them
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