If you are keen on Antiquity, visiting the ruins of Carthage in Tunisia will turn into a genuine satisfaction. A long time ago, Carthage was a strong and proud civilization able to challenge the power of Rome across the Mediterranean Sea. Hamilcar Barca first, and later his son Hannibal waged war against the Romans and shook the foundations of what would become then the greatest empire of Antiquity.
Three Punic Wars took place between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire: the first one was waged by general Hamilcar Barca and resulted in a defeat of Carthage (264-241 BC). The second Punic War happened a few years later (218-202 BC) and was ended up by the defeat of Hannibal, son of Hamilcar, in Zama against Scipio Africanus. The last Punic War (149-146 BC) lasted only three years. Carthage was completely destroyed and sacked by the Romans. In the end, the Carthaginian territories became part of the Roman province of Africa.
The ruins of Carthage can now be visited on the North African coast, in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. After paying a few Tunisian dinars, you will be allowed to visit a lot of sites including the Roman villa, the military and trade harbor, but also the amphitheaters, the thermal baths and the necropolis.
If you still have time, do not hesitate to take a taxi to go to Sidi Bou Saïd, a small town located in the surroundings of Carthage. The area is a tourist shelter that needs to be preserved and respected, but if you do so, the trip is completely worth it. The village looks like an African Santorini with an exclusive use of blue and white. And if you feel hungry, try a bambalouni, one of the sweet specialties of the place !
Guillaume Mahot
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