The Sicilian Wars

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Appien
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:trade_routes
had long-lasting effects
involved multiple factions
involved significant casualties
involved significant naval battles
shaped future military strategies.
involved political maneuvering
lasted several decades
influenced future wars in the region
involved mercenaries
shaped Mediterranean politics
highlighted the importance of Sicily
saw the rise of new military tactics
gptkbp:ends_at gptkb:Treaty_of_241_BC
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Punic_Wars
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:region
Sicilian cities
the western Mediterranean
Carthaginians and Greeks
Sicilian resources
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Sicilian Wars
gptkbp:influenced_by political alliances
economic interests
the rise of city-states
Athenian expansionism
local Sicilian politics
gptkbp:is_characterized_by gptkb:battle
shifting alliances
sieges
the use of propaganda
naval blockades
land battles
alliances with local tribes
the use of war elephants
gptkbp:is_documented_in ancient historians
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Greek_city-states
gptkb:Carthage
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Agathocles
gptkb:Himilco
gptkbp:led_to increased Greek colonization
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Himera
gptkb:Battle_of_Lilybaeum
gptkbp:occurs_in 5th century BC
gptkbp:part_of Ancient Greek history
gptkbp:resulted_in Carthaginian control of Sicily
gptkbp:series gptkb:battle
gptkbp:significance Greek military tactics
the rise of Rome
Carthaginian military strategy
the development of naval power
the history of warfare in the Mediterranean
gptkbp:was_marked_by gptkb:political_intrigue
cultural exchanges
the use of fortifications
betrayals and alliances