French: Site archéologique de Carthage
The Archaeological Site of Carthage is a World Heritage site in Tunisia defined by the UNESCO in 1979 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 916 (1066, 885) in our monthly survey..

"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."
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