26/10/2024
Carthage was founded in the 9th century B.C. by the Phoenicians as a colony on the Gulf of Tunis. The city's name, Kart hadaΕ‘t, means "the new city".
Hannibal Barca was born in Carthage. He was the first son of Hamilcar Barca, a prominent Carthaginian general .
Hannibal fought the Romans for almost 20 years, forcing Rome to fight for its survival.
Was considered the biggest enemy of the Roman Empire.
Hannibal was eventually defeated at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC by the Roman general Scipio.
