Carthage
- States
- Tunisia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1979
- Location
- District of Tunis
- Region
- Arab States
- Coordinates
- 36.85278, 10.32333
- Last Visited
- 2023
- UNESCO ID
- 37
- WH Site
- 37
Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tunisia, is an ancient city founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BCE, renowned for its historical significance as a major Mediterranean power. It features impressive archaeological remains, including the Roman Antonine Baths, the Punic Ports, and the Byrsa Hill citadel, showcasing a blend of Phoenician, Roman, and Byzantine influences. Once a rival to Rome, Carthage played a pivotal role in the Punic Wars before its destruction and later reconstruction by the Romans. Today, it stands as a testament to its rich past, offering insights into ancient urban life and maritime trade.
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Points (13)
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• Basilica of Saint Cyprien
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• District of the punic ports and of the tophet
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• El Mbazaa Field
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• Land of the Maison de la chasse au sanglier
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• Land of the Maison de la course des chars
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• Land of the Roman house
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• Land of the Roman houses of Amilcar
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• Magon District
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• Sector of Bib Knissia Basilica
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• Sector of Bir Messaouda
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• Sector of Dermech Basilica
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• The area of the hills
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• Zone of the entrance to the harbours