I am currently exploring Tunisia's amazing Ancient Roman archaeological sites, and recently visited Zama Regia (Zama Minor) here in Tunisia. Someone posted a comment under my video of the archaeological site saying "Zama is a very big Roman lie and didn't happen." Initially, I dismissed this as a classic internet conspiracy theory, but on closer examination, there are quite a few people who believe the battle was made up for political reasons by the Roman commanders, who actually negotiated a peaceful settlement to the Second Punic War. For example, see this discussion on Research Gate and this video from the Lindybeige YouTube history channel. Has anyone come across these theories before? Any thoughts on their veracity?

Thanks!