Archaeological sites of modern Carthage. The two inner harbors, named cothon in Punic, were located in the southeast; one being commercial, and the other for war. Their definite functions are not entirely known, probably for the construction, outfitting, or repair of ships, perhaps also loading and unloading cargo.

Jan 18, 2025 · Carthage, great city of antiquity on the north coast of Africa, now a residential suburb of the city of Tunis, Tunisia. Built on a promontory on the Tunisian coast, it was placed to influence and control ships passing between Sicily and the North African coast as they traversed the Mediterranean Sea.

Jul 26, 2022 · Behind the baths is the Archaeological Park, where the rectangular grid of streets clearly shows the layout of Roman Carthage's residential quarter. The park reflects the long history of Carthage, with Punic graves of the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, the five-aisled Basilica of Douimès dating from the 6th century CE, and an underground burial ...

Dec 23, 2024 · 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.

Carthage was settled around 814 BC by colonists from Tyre, a leading Phoenician city-state located in present-day Lebanon. In the seventh century BC, following Phoenicia's conquest by the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Carthage became independent, gradually expanding its economic and political hegemony across the western Mediterranean.

May 24, 2023 · Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, the ancient site of Carthage, at the peak of Byrsa Hill, overlooks the Punic port that grew the city’s power. Here visitors can explore the once...

迦太基 （腓尼基語： 𐤒𐤓𐤕 𐤇𐤃𐤔𐤕 ‬； QRT ḤDŠT； 古希臘語： Καρχηδών， 拉丁語： Carthago，阿拉伯语： قرطاج ‎），是一個坐落於 北非 海岸（今 突尼西亞）的城市，與 羅馬 隔海相望。 迦太基一词在 腓尼基语 中读作“ Qart-ḥadašt ” ，意思是「新的城市」，其早期居民为 迦南 城市 泰尔 （Tyre或譯為推羅）的移民。 在古羅馬文獻中，迦太基也被稱為「布匿」（拉丁語： Punici）。 前8世紀， 腓尼基人 在北非建立迦太基城，當時迦太基城還只是腓尼基城邦 泰爾 …

Aug 18, 2024 · Carthage, located in the Tunis Governorate of Tunisia, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Founded in the 9th century B.C. by Phoenician settlers from Tyre, the city quickly grew into a powerful commercial hub due to its strategic location on the Gulf of Tunis (UNESCO).

The Archaeological Site of Carthage comprises the remains of an influential commercial city and port from Antiquity, whose literary renown has continued. Founded by Phoenician colonists around 814 BCE, the prosperous city became the cradle of Punic civilization and the major maritime power in the Mediterranean.

Prepare to witness the splendid ruins that whisper tales of Carthage's glorious past. The archaeological site offers a treasure trove of ancient landmarks, including the Punic Ports, the Antonine Baths, and the stunning Amphitheater.