Carthage National Museum
Museum in Tunisia
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. Wikipedia
Established: 1875
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Is there anything left of ancient Carthage?
The major known components of the site of Carthage are the acropolis of Byrsa, the Punic ports, the Punic tophet, the necropolises, theatre, amphitheatre, circus, residential area, basilicas, the Antonin baths, Malaga cisterns and the archaeological reserve.
Is Carthage worth visiting?
No visit to Carthage would be complete without exploring its extraordinary historical sites. From ancient ruins to well-preserved museums, there is so much to discover. Carthage, an ancient city located on the coast of modern-day Tunisia, was once a powerful civilization that rivaled Rome.
When did Carthage become Tunis?
In 439 ce the Vandal ruler Gaiseric entered almost unopposed and plundered the city. Gelimer, the last Vandal king, was defeated at nearby Decimum by a Byzantine army under Belisarius, who entered Carthage unopposed (533 ce). After its capture by the Arabs in 705, Carthage was totally eclipsed by the new town of Tunis.
Does the city of Carthage still exist?
Today, Carthage is a suburb of Tunis, the capital city of northern Africa's Tunisia. Although cityscape covers most of the ancient port city, the area's attractions to ancient mariners remain apparent.
Apr 12, 2022 · Carthage National Museum offers a vast range of items and exhibitions from the Punic, Roman and Byzantine eras of Carthage.
The National Museum of Carthage has a small collection of artifacts (notably mosaics and statues) excavated from the site, though the best are found at the ...