Archaeological Site of Carthage

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Archaeological Site of Carthage — Cultural World Heritage Site in Tunisia. 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. Inscribed by UNESCO in 1979. Plan a visit, location and history via the official UNESCO page. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Category

travel · tours

Address

Tunisia

City

Tunis

Region/State

Africa

Country

Tunisia

Website

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/37