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Carthage was a major center of trade in the Mediterranean.

A dominant empire controlling parts of north Africa, Spain and Italy.

In constant conflict with the Romans.

Founded by the Phoenicians in 814 BC.

Roman theater.

Byrsa hill.

There was 3 year siege by the Romans between 149 and 146 BC.

Around 350,000 Carthaginians were killed.

It ended with complete destruction of the city.

Temple of the Columns.



Nice mosaic floor.



One of the three ports at Carthage.

The city was re-developed as Roman Carthage around the first century AD.

Roman Carthage became the major city in the province of Africa.

The largest Roman baths in Africa.



Massive ancient streets.







There were cold, tepid, and hot baths.

All fed via aquaduct from 130 km (80 miles) away.



Huge.......







The main swimming pool.

Room for thousands of people.











Huge public toilets.

Old tombs of Phoenicians from around 500 BC.









More Phoenician tombs.

Huge mosaic floor of a Christian basilica.



Nothing left of the church from the 6th century AD.

Small underground chapel of Asterius.

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