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1 day ago · The archaeological site was first surveyed in 1830, by Danish consul Christian Tuxen Falbe. Excavations were performed in the second half of the 19th century by Charles Ernest Beulé and by Alfred Louis Delattre. The Carthage National Museum was founded in 1875 by Cardinal Charles Lavigerie.
2 days ago · Carthage is best remembered for its conflicts with the Roman Republic, which was almost defeated in the Second Punic War, an event that likely would have changed the course of human history, given Rome's subsequent central role in Christianity, European history, and Western civilization.
6 days ago · Carthage thus became the leader of the western Phoenicians and in the 5th century formed an empire of its own, centred on North Africa, which included existing Phoenician settlements, new ones founded by Carthage itself, and a large part of modern Tunisia.
Jun 21, 2024 · Last Updated: Jun 21, 2024 • Article History. The western Mediterranean during the Punic Wars. Also called: Carthaginian Wars. Date: 264 BCE - 241. 218 BCE - 201. 149 BCE - 146. Location: Africa. Carthage. Italy. Mediterranean Sea. Tunisia. Participants: Carthage. ancient Rome. Major Events: Battle of Cannae. Battle of Ilipa. Battle of Zama.
3 days ago · Carthage inherited the Phoenician tradition of maritime power and rose to dominance in the Mediterranean in the 1st Century B.C., ultimately clashing with and then falling victim to the expanding Roman Republic.
Jul 3, 2024 · Carthage’s origins trace back to the 9th century BC, founded by the Phoenicians, skilled seafarers and traders from the Levant region. Located on the coast of modern-day Tunisia, Carthage’s strategic location on the Mediterranean Sea made it a natural hub for trade and commerce.
Jun 17, 2024 · Carthage, a name that evokes images of ancient battles, powerful empires, and enduring legacies, stands as a testament to the vibrant history of the Phoenician civilization.
