(202 BC) Engagement in which the Romans under Scipio Africanus the Elder decisively defeated the Carthaginians led by Hannibal , ending the Second Punic War .
As the Romans marched on Carthage, Hannibal returned from Italy to defend the city. He was overwhelmed by a combined force of Romans and Numidians under Masinissa . Carthage ceded Spain to Rome, gave up most of its ships, and began paying a 50-year indemnity to Rome.