Battle of Nepheris (147 BC)

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Battle of Nepheris
Part of the Third Punic War
Artifacts from the siege of Carthage 149–146 BC
Date 147 BC Location Nepheris, south of Carthage Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic	Carthage
Commanders and leaders
Scipio Aemilianus	Diogenes of Carthage
Strength
unknown	7,000-10,000
Casualties and losses
unknown	7,000 dead 5,000 prisoners (including non-combatants)

The Battle of Nepheris was the second battle of the Third Punic War that took place at Nepheris in late 147 BC. The battle was fought between the forces of the Roman Republic, commanded by Scipio Aemilianus, and the forces of Carthage who were commanded by Diogenes of Carthage.