World Heritage Identification Number: 37
World Heritage since: 1979
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇹🇳 Tunisia
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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The Archaeological Site of Carthage: A Testimony to Ancient Civilization and Empire
The Archaeological Site of Carthage, located in modern-day Tunisia, stands as a significant remnant of one of the most powerful civilizations and empires of antiquity. This World Heritage Site, inscribed by UNESCO in 1979, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history, culture, and influence of Carthage that once dominated much of the Mediterranean region.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Carthage was founded in the 9th century B.C. on the Gulf of Tunis. From the 6th century onwards, it developed into a great trading empire covering much of the Mediterranean and was home to a brilliant civilization. In the course of the long Punic wars, Carthage occupied territories belonging to Rome, which finally destroyed its rival in 146 B.C. A second – Roman – Carthage was then established on the ruins of the first.
Encyclopedia Record: Archaeological site of Carthage
The Archaeological Site of Carthage is a site dispersed in the current city of Carthage (Tunisia) and classified as part of the World Heritage by UNESCO since 1979.Additional Site Details
Area: 498.08 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 36.85278 , 10.32333
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