Carthage - Wikipedia Carthage[a] (Arabic: قرطاج, Qarṭāj ⓘ) was an ancient city in Northern Africa, on the eastern side of the Lake of Tunis in what is now Tunisia Carthage was one of the most important trading hubs of the Ancient Mediterranean and one of the most affluent cities of the classical world
Carthage College: Top Wisconsin College Carthage College is a four-year private liberal arts college located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee
Carthage | History, Location, Facts | Britannica Carthage, great city of antiquity on the north coast of Africa, now a residential suburb of the city of Tunis, Tunisia According to tradition, Carthage was founded by the Phoenicians of Tyre in 814 BCE; its Phoenician name means ‘new town ’
Carthage - World History Encyclopedia Carthage was a Phoenician city-state on the coast of North Africa (the site of modern-day Tunis) which, prior the conflict with Rome known as the Punic Wars (264-146 BCE), was the largest, most affluent, and powerful political entity in the Mediterranean
A guide to exploring Carthage - Lonely Planet Discover ancient Carthage’s history and legacy with this guide on where to go and what to see in this North African archaeological site A Phoenician settlement founded in the 9th century BC, Carthage became a wonder of the ancient world
The Ancient City of Carthage Carthage was one of the most powerful and influential cities of the ancient world, known for its rich history, extensive trade networks, and formidable military strength Founded by Phoenician settlers in the 9th century BCE, it grew into a dominant force in the Mediterranean region
Carthage: Rome’s Rival in the Mediterranean Carthage was not merely a city—it was a gateway between worlds, a hub of commerce, and the beating heart of an empire built on trade and the sea Carthage was often called the “Phoenician daughter,” but it quickly outshone its parent cities
Archaeological Site of Carthage - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Carthage was founded in the 9th century B C on the Gulf of Tunis From the 6th century onwards, it developed into a great trading empire covering much of the Mediterranean and was home to a brilliant civilization
Carthage: The Ancient Empire That Nearly Destroyed Rome Based on what today is Northern Tunisia, the Carthaginians not only posed a direct threat to Roman expansion but nearly destroyed the upstart empire before it ever began If Carthage was successful in its aims not only would it have destroyed Rome, but it would have changed world history forever
Carthage - National Geographic Society Carthage was an ancient Phoenician city located on the northern coast of Africa Its name means “new city” or “new town ” Before the rise of ancient Rome, Carthage was the most powerful city in the region because of its proximity to trade routes and its impressive harbor on the Mediterranean