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This is Ancient on Instagram: "Carthage: The Lost Empire of the Mediterranean

Carthage, located near modern-day Tunis in Tunisia, was one of the most powerful and influential cities of the ancient world. Founded by Phoenician settlers from Tyre around 814 BCE, Carthage grew into a maritime and trading superpower, dominating the western Mediterranean for centuries.

Strategically positioned on the North African coast, Carthage became the center of the Punic civilization, named after its Phoenician origins. The city thrived on trade, building a vast network of commerce that extended across the Mediterranean, North Africa, and as far as Britain. Carthage’s harbors, especially its circular military dockyards, were engineering marvels designed to maintain its powerful navy.

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This is Ancient on Instagram: "Carthage: The Lost Empire of the Mediterranean Carthage, located near modern-day Tunis in Tunisia, was one of the most powerful and influential cities of the ancient world. Founded by Phoenician settlers from Tyre around 814 BCE, Carthage grew into a maritime and trading superpower, dominating the western Mediterranean for centuries. Strategically positioned on the North African coast, Carthage became the center of the Punic civilization, named after its…

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Architecture Antique, Roman Villa, Roman Mosaic, Ancient Architecture, Mesopotamia, Ancient World, Ancient Ruins, Pompeii, Ancient Rome

Most of us find architecture fascinating. The built environment around us reflects the history and culture of a place that can shape our experiences and perceptions of an area. However, not all the buildings stand the test of time and many are left to decay. For some, they become unwanted ghosts of the past; for others, they are objects of mystery and awe.

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