Tunisia - Site of Carthage

"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. In the course of the long Punic wars, Carthage occupied territories belonging to Rome, which finally destroyed its rival in 146 B.C. A second – Roman – Carthage was then established on the ruins of the first." 

 Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Nice multi-view of Carthage. Thanks to Judit of Serbia.

1 comment:

  1. ParagFebruary 27, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    Carthage was destroyed because this capital had a tendency of surviving any hardship caused by the Romans.And as Carthage was Rome' greatest contender for regional control and power,Rome felt that it could not rest until 3 years of destruction,concluded by 17 days of conflagration,had wiped Carthage out.
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