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The Museum of Carthage in Tunisia is a captivating cultural treasure trove that provides a vivid window into the rich history of this ancient city. This museum, nestled in the heart of Carthage, offers a well-curated collection that spans millennia. The exhibits are a fascinating journey through Carthage's illustrious past, showcasing artifacts from the Phoenician, Roman, and Byzantine eras. From intricate pottery and mosaics to sculptures and relics from daily life, the museum's displays bring history to life. One of the highlights is the section dedicated to the Punic Wars, shedding light on the epic struggles between Carthage and Rome. The museum's expertly designed layout and informative signage make it accessible for both history enthusiasts and casual visitors. The panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea from the museum's location add to its charm. While the museum itself isn't overly extensive, it effectively captures the essence of Carthaginian history. Visitors may find the museum's collection of Roman-era artifacts particularly compelling, as it offers insights into the city's transformation under Roman rule. Overall, the Museum of Carthage is a must-visit for anyone interested in ancient history. Its evocative exhibits and scenic location make it a memorable experience that offers a glimpse into the enduring legacy of Carthage.
Amir HlaouiAmir Hlaoui
20
About 10-15 mins walk from Carthage-Hannibal TGM train station. Museum was closed when I was there but the ruins next to it were open. You need to buy a ticket costing 12 dinars to enter the site, which also includes entry to several other sites. There were some signages around to tell you a couple of things about the site's history, but not nearly enough to give you the full picture, and lots of important-looking ruins had no interpretation. Lots of pieces of ruins and columns lying everywhere but without any signage telling what they meant or why they were placed as they were. Nevertheless, a good place to start any archaeological site tour in Carthage, but be wary of the touristy stalls in front of the entrance whose shopkeepers will appear helpful and friendly at first, before intimidating you to buy something from their stalls ...
Adrian FoongAdrian Foong
00
The church was closed. The museums were closed due to repairs. The grounds are lovely to look at and a great view. The $12 DT ticket 🎟 gets you into 8 sites. If you are in good physical shape you can get to them all if you start at 9am. I made it at 280 lbs/ 127 kg and walked about 8 miles/ 13km for the day. I did everything but the Roman Villas because I only had 45 mins and I had a leisurely lunch. I saw that they might take Creditcard but I paid cash. Taxis are pretty available and if not I used Bolt while here. Not any signs around and I hope you speak French or Arabic. There was a tour guide offering her services at a history professor for $6 DT.
APRIL ALTAMIRAAPRIL ALTAMIRA
80
The interior museum part was closed unfortunately, due to construction work. Even so there’s a lot of things to be seen in this location. Next to excavated ruins there are a bunch of statures as well as other art relics to be found on the grounds outside. Apart from that one can’t deny the scenic view this location offers. Since the ticket for this location also includes the entry to other sites I’d still consider it worth a visit, even with the interior complex closed to the public.
Veronika KlassenVeronika Klassen
20
The place lacked signs to explain pieces, and it had some people from Asia who told me they're shooting some sort of movie and kicking kicked me away from some areas I wanted to see -wasn't too nice. But it's pretty nice just to walk around. The museum was closed too. The ticket is 12 DT and it gets you to 6 other sites. I took a taxi from outside for 50 DT who took me to the 6 places and waited for me, the whole trip took 2.5 hours.
S HS H
30
This place is amazing. To be able to immerse yourself in history like this, to walk on ancient ground and touch an ancient relic is truly awe inspiring. We went with a guide who was very knowledgeable and also got us in past the crowds waiting to enter. Well worth a visit, trust me you won't be disappointed.
stuart mcdonaldstuart mcdonald
10
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V83F+8M6, Carthage, Tunisia
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Carthage National Museum is a national museum in Byrsa, Tunisia. Along with the Bardo National Museum, it is one of the two main local archaeological museums in the region. The edifice sits atop Byrsa Hill, in the heart of the city of Carthage.
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