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

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)
  • Basilica of Saint Cyprien
  • District of the punic ports and of the tophet
  • El Mbazaa Field
  • Land of the Maison de la chasse au sanglier
  • Land of the Maison de la course des chars
  • Land of the Roman house
  • Land of the Roman houses of Amilcar
  • Magon District
  • Sector of Bib Knissia Basilica
  • Sector of Bir Messaouda
  • Sector of Dermech Basilica
  • The area of the hills
  • Zone of the entrance to the harbours