LibGuides: G6: African Civilizations: Carthage

General Information

Carthage
At the height of its power, Carthage was the center of the Phoenician trade network.
Ancient Carthage
Carthage was a major power in the Mediterranean from around 650 BCE to 146 BCE. It
The Rise of Carthage
The Carthaginian economy was based largely on trade. The city controlled a vast maritime empire that stretched from Spain to Morocco.
Ancient Carthage
Carthage practiced highly advanced and productive agriculture and manufacturing.

Carthage: Civilization that Shaped History

Graphic History

Carthage and Roman Empire

Map of the Western Mediterranean at the time of the first Punic War, 264 BCE

Carthage was built on a peninsular, allowing the city to flourish from maritime trade as ships crossing the sea had to pass between Sicily and the coast of Tunisia. Two large harbours were constructed, one for harbouring a navy of some 220 warships whilst the other was solely for trading vessels.