Carthage Tunis is a popular tourist destination of Tunisia thronged by thousands of visitors each year. Cradle of an ancient civilization, the town of Carthage has gone down in history with its every remnant whispering of its glorious past.
Location of Carthage Tunis:
The ruins of
Carthage Tunis sits on the Gulf of Tunis. The town of Carthage, is situated on the fringes of Tunis.
History of Carthage Tunis:
- The foundation of this ancient town dates back to the 9th century BC. Princess Elissa-Dido established Carthage on the Byrsa hill.
- Gradually Carthage grew into a mighty empire with flourishing trade extending all over the Mediterranean region.
- Carthage was the site of a number of Punic wars that brought the city much destruction and misery.
- The Carthage was rebuilt for the second time on the site of the ruins of the previous Carthage, by the Romans who later returned. This phase saw the creation of some remarkable buildings, baths and theaters. Antoinine Thermal baths needs special mention.
- Carthage also served as the African administrative head.
- Carthage Tunis is now a national monument with remnants of its historical past strewn all over. Temples, baths, habitations and shrines, and several other Punic and Roman ruins can be witnessed here. The port used by the navy of Carthage is yet another historical jewel.
The Carthage national museum located close has a huge store of statues and urns of Punic origin. Carthage Tunis can be easily reached from Tunis by virtue of a well developed network of roads.
