Roman conquerors tried to erase the past of this ancient Tunisian port city. These historic sites shed light on the true glories of Carthage
that grew the city’s power. Here visitors can explore the once thriving Byrsa Acropolis, which holds a museum, a necropolis, and several remarkably maintained Carthaginian houses.
Reconstructed in the 1960s, the Villa of the Aviary, featuring a columned portico, courtyard with mosaic floor, and terrace with views over the Gulf of Tunis, gives visitors a peek into what Carthage looked like under Roman rule.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Relics from the Roman Republic’s rule over Carthage can also be seen on the hill and around the city. The—a sprawling complex of ruins standing beside Tunisia’s presidential palace—is one of the more popular historic sites, replete with remarkably well-preserved walls, tunnels, and porticos. Nearby is an expansive Roman theater, where visitors can observe archaeologists as they restore structures and refurbish intricate mosaics. , which was modeled after the Circus Maximus in Rome.
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