We're in the year 146 BC, and Carthage has just been sacked, looted and destroyed by the Roman Republic. 50,000 Carthaginians were sold into slavery. The Romans were determined that Carthage would remain in ruins.

Battle Elephants, or more commonly called War Elephants, are elephants that were trained and guided by humans to participate in combat.

This post gives some historical background about the Phoenician City State of Utique and breaks down how the history ties in with the music.