Tunisia contains the archaeological site of ancient Carthage.
Carthage stood on the Gulf of Tunis and was founded by Phoenician settlers from Tyre, traditionally dated to 814 BCE. Its position gave it access to Mediterranean sea lanes, helping it become a powerful commercial and maritime state.
Carthage fought Rome in the Punic Wars. The best-known Carthaginian commander was Hannibal, who crossed the Alps during the Second Punic War. Rome destroyed Carthage in 146 BCE, after the Third Punic War, and later established a Roman city on the site.
Modern Carthage is a suburb of Tunis. Its archaeological remains include Punic, Roman, and later structures, reflecting the site’s long history. The location is sometimes confused with other North African ruins, but Carthage’s remains are specifically in present-day Tunisia.