Carthage (Ruins)
Country: Tunisia
Region: Africa
Period: 9th c.BCE-146BCE
Location: 36.8528°N, 10.3233°E
Description
Carthage, located in present-day Tunisia, was an ancient city of immense power and influence. After its fall to Rome in 146 BCE and later rebirth, it became a vital center in the Roman Empire. In the 5th century CE, it was seized by the Vandals, a Germanic tribe, who made it the capital of their North African kingdom and a key base in the Mediterranean.
Modern Remains
Today, Carthage is an archaeological site featuring ruins from Phoenician, Roman, and Vandal periods. Remains include the Antonine Baths, Roman villas, amphitheaters, and remnants of Vandal-era fortifications. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major destination for studying North Africa's layered civilizations.