Carthage: One City, Two Empires

In the 9th century BC, Phoenicians built Carthage, a grand city at Mediterranean trade crossroads, set to be their empire's capital. After the Third Punic War, Carthage fell to Rome. Hadrian's task: ensure year-round water supply. Today, Byrsa hill showcases intertwined Punic and Roman relics, symbolizing Carthage's enduring legacy linking two civilizations.