Carthage, a prominent Phoenician city-state located in North Africa, emerged as a maritime, commercial, and military power in the Mediterranean Sea. Founded in the 9th century BCE by settlers from Tyre, Carthage established a vast trading network and colonies throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. The city's strategic location and naval strength enabled it to control key trade routes and amass enormous wealth. Carthage's rivalry with the Roman Republic led to the Punic Wars, a series of conflicts that ultimately resulted in the city's destruction in 146 BCE. Despite its fall, Carthage left a lasting legacy as a symbol of Phoenician ingenuity, maritime prowess, and commercial success.
