The Iberians were the native peoples of the Iberian Peninsula before and during the rise of Rome. Divided into numerous tribes and kingdoms, they were renowned as fierce warriors, skilled cavalrymen, and expert skirmishers armed with javelins, spears, and the distinctive falcata sword. Their armies combined disciplined infantry with agile light troops, making them formidable opponents on their home terrain. During the Second Punic War, many Iberian tribes fought for both Carthage and Rome, playing a vital role in campaigns led by Hannibal and later the Roman conquest of Hispania. Although some tribes allied with the Romans, many fiercely resisted Roman expansion for generations before eventually being incorporated into the Roman world. These Iberian miniatures are ideal for building ancient armies for the Punic Wars, the Roman conquest of Hispania, and other conflicts of the ancient Mediterranean. Perfect for historical wargaming, they can represent tribal warriors, mercenary contingents, or the determined defenders of ancient Iberia.
