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Below we show some of the most
important places in the city of Carthage in Tunisia. A mythical city
founded in the ninth century BC Carthaginian Empire and capital of
that pipe at his feet to the Roman Empire. Some ruins recall its
glorious past and deserve a visit.
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Sightseeing
of Carthage in Tunisia
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| Punic port | Antonine Baths | |
| These are the ruins of the ancient port of Cartago source of its greatness and its power throughout the Mediterranean. It was the repair and construction of warships Carthaginians, which today only a few remnants remain. We visit a reconstruction of the original Punic port in the Oceanographic Museum. | They were built in the second century building on the wild waters of the hall and were the largest in the entire African continent. His condition is quite good, especially the bottom, and you can see the different rooms that were made (cold bath, sauna, hot bath). | |
| Coliseum and Auditorium | Saint Louis Cathedral | |
| It was built in the second century by Emperor Hadrian and was the most important Coliseum in Africa. It had capacity for more than thirty thousand people. | It has annexed the National Museum of Carthage and is dedicated to St. Louis who fought and died during the Seventh Crusade that took place in this area. | |
| National Museum of Carthage | Tophet | |
| It contains an excellent collection of archaeological remains found in the vicinity of the ancient city of Carthage among which some mosaics, amulets, sarcophagi, lamps and jewelry. | Also known as the Sanctuary of Tanit and Ball Hammon, is an ancient place of worship of Phoenician gods where human sacrifices were made and animals to please the gods. | |
| Punic remains Byrsa Hill | ||
| It was the center of the ancient city of Carthage from which you can see the Gulf of Tunis. Here we find many ancient remains of which we highlight the Malga tanks, the Roman circus, the Odeon, the Damus the Karita Basilica, the Basilica of St. Cyprian or Douimes Basilica. | ||
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