Carthage, ancient city, N Africa

Introduction

Carthage kärˈthĭj [key], ancient city, on the northern shore of Africa, on a peninsula in the Bay of Tunis and near modern Tunis. The Latin name, Carthago or Cartago, was derived from the Phoenician name, which meant “new city.”

Sections in this article:

Introduction
Today's Carthage
The Punic Wars and the Decline of Carthage
The Rise of Carthage
Bibliography

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