First Sicilian War

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Was a conflict fought between ancient Carthage and the Greek city-states led by Syracuse (Sicily) over the control of Sicily and the western Mediterranean.

Chronology

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January 482 BC: Carthage, a powerful city-state in North Africa, came to the aid of Terrilus, the tyrant of Himera, after he was overthrown by Theron, the ruler of Akragas in Sicily, in 483 BC. This intervention led to a significant conflict between Carthage and Akragas.

1. Battle of Alalia

Took place between 540 BCE and 535 BCE off the coast of Corsica between Greeks and the allied Etruscans and Carthaginians. The Greeks evacuated Corsica, which was captured by the Etruscans, while Carthage maintained its hold on Sardinia.

January 534 BC: The naval Battle of Alalia took place ca. 535 BC off the coast of Corsica between Greeks of Phocaea and Massilia and the allied Etruscans and Carthaginians. The battle was won by the Etruscans and Carthaginians.