Punic Ports of Carthage
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The Punic ports of Carthage consisted of two main harbors: the Cothon and the Military Harbor. The Cothon was a circular harbor protected by a mole, or a breakwater, which created a safe haven for ships to anchor and unload their cargo. It was surrounded by quays, or stone-built platforms, that provided docking space for numerous ships. The Military Harbor, also known as the Portus Magnus, was a larger harbor that could accommodate larger ships and served as the main naval base of Carthage. It was strategically located and well-fortified, with strong walls and towers, to protect Carthaginian naval vessels and ensure the city's maritime dominance. Both the Cothon and the Military Harbor were engineering marvels of their time, constructed using advanced techniques of ancient maritime engineering.
Camelia LazarCamelia Lazar
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This is a very deceptive site. It is because the Punic Ports were the old ports of the city of Carthage that were in operation during ancient times. Carthage was first and foremost a thalassocracy that is, a power that was referred to as an Empire of the Seas, whose primary force was based on the scale of its trade. Therefore what is there now cannot be what was there in old times when literally hundreds of ships of all types traded, entered & left. It’s left to imagine the hustle and bustle of the lost era.
Ross DanielsRoss Daniels
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The Punic Ports is an ancient site in the north-most of Africa where all that remained are some harbour ruins and it is in fact consisted of two separate harbours: the Military Port and the Commercial Port. To be frank, this archeological site is kinda poorly maintained and you would’ve thought it is completely abandoned when it was once the greatest Port in the whole Mediterranean sea. Entry was for 9 TND. (I guess it is free on Sundays or the 1st of each month)
Rawen AbRawen Ab
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Les ports puniques de Carthage désignent les installations portuaires de la cité antique située sur le territoire de l'actuelle Tunisie. Durant l'Antiquité, la cité phénicienne puis punique de Carthage est souvent qualifiée d'« empire de la mer » en raison de la nature de sa puissance : une thalassocratie d'abord fondée sur la prééminence de son commerce maritime, trait commun à de nombreuses cités du bassin méditerranéen comme le rappelle Serge Lancel : « maintes cités du monde antique [ayant] vécu pour et par la mer ». Produit d'une colonisation orientale, Carthage ou Qart Hadasht (Nouvelle Ville) tire ses origines de Tyr, comme le raconte la légende de Didon, et voit le jour en 814 av. J.-C. selon la date la plus communément admise. Elle n'est pas la première colonie phénicienne sur la côte africaine puisque Utique est fondée vers 1100 av. J.-C.. Dès lors, Carthage a largement essaimé dans le bassin occidental de la mer Méditerranée, ne développant son « hinterland » africain qu'à la fin de sa période de domination punique. Par son identité, Carthage est un point d'ancrage entre les deux bassins de la Méditerranée : le bassin oriental, berceau de l'univers phénicien, et le bassin occidental, espace de son expansion et de sa chute.
Jamila AkermiJamila Akermi
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The Punic port in Tunis is an incredibly beautiful and historically rich site. Visiting this ancient harbor, you can truly feel the presence of a long gone civilization and the grandeur of Carthaginian maritime prowess. It’s a place where the beauty of the past meets the tranquility of the present, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in history and culture.
Nou KaNou Ka
10
Extremely interesting location that served as the port for Carthage, if you have the time stop by and see how they used to operate the two ports and how the ship housing / ramp system operated. One of the ramps has been excavated with the assistance of satellite imagery. Small area to see - expect to stay about 20 minutes or so.
Daniel WoodulDaniel Woodul
50
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R8WG+257, Rue du 2 mars 1934, Site archéologique de Carthage, Tunisia
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The Carthage Punic Ports were the old ports of the city of Carthage that were in operation during ancient times. Carthage was first and foremost a thalassocracy, that is, a power that was referred to as an Empire of the Seas, whose primary force was based on the scale of its trade.
attractions: Byrsa Hill, Carthage National Museum, Archaeological site of Carthage, Salammbo Tophet, Acropolium of Carthage, Oceanographic Museum of Carthage, Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, Carthage, Carthage Hannibal, Ancient punic living quarters, restaurants: Punic'Art, Tchevap
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