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 …
Carthage | History, Location, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 11, 2025 · 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 …
Carthage - World History Encyclopedia
May 29, 2020 · 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 …
Carthage: The Ancient Empire That Nearly Destroyed Rome
Jan 31, 2024 · 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 …
The Rise and Fall of Carthage - World History Edu
Jan 17, 2023 · Facts on the history, culture, accomplishments, and fall of Carthage, the prosperous North African city that was destroyed by Rome in 146 BC.
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 …
The Ancient City of Carthage
Feb 26, 2025 · 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 …