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 …

Dec 5, 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 Phoenicians of Tyre in …

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 BCE), was the …

Carthage was a contemporary superpower with the Roman Republic of the second and third century B.C.E., and was its rival for dominance of the western Mediterranean.

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 …

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 by …

Sep 18, 2025 · 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 …

Discover the fascinating history of Carthage, an ancient Phoenician city-state that thrived as a major Mediterranean power. Explore its founding, economic prosperity, political structure, and epic wars …

Oct 19, 2023 · 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 …

Jul 4, 2025 · Explore Ancient Carthage: a Mediterranean superpower whose epic rise, influential trade, and bitter fall left enduring marks on history.