Phoenician-Punic urban and funerary landscapes of Carthage : the last results of the Tunisian-Italian Archaeological Mission (2021-2024) by INP-Sapienza

Recent excavations at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Carthage reveal a dynamic transformation of its funerary and urban landscapes. The Phoenician necropolis of Dermech, abandoned by the late 6th century BC due to its sacred status, was reoccupied in the 4th century BC as an artisan quarter, featuring Punic kilns and metallurgical workshops. This shift underscores Carthage's urban expansion and economic growth during its Mediterranean dominance. Meanwhile, the Punic necropolis on Odéon Hill uncovered monumental tombs with secondary burials disrupted by Roman construction, validating historical accounts. The findings shed light on Carthaginian funerary practices, urban development, and interactions in the pre-Roman Mediterranean.

Nigro, L., Fantar, M., Achour, M., & Cappella, F. (2025). ician-Punic urban and funerary landscapes of Carthage : the last results of the Tunisian-Italian Archaeological Mission (2021-2024) by INP-Sapienza [JD]. Folia Phoenicia, 1. https://doi.org/10.19272/202513201002