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Description

This book traces the formation of the archaeological site of Carthage and how it re-emerged in the minds of European antiquarians and travellers in the early modern world. For almost 1,600 years the ancient city sat on the north coast of Africa, dominating the central Mediterranean until its fall in 698 CE. One of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean, it was founded in legend by the Tyrian queen Dido and destroyed after epic wars with Rome. It was soon reborn as a Roman city, and late in antiquity evolved into a centre for Christian worship.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, when European explorers first arrived, searching for the site of Carthage, they were amazed that almost nothing of its former glory remained and lamented its loss. The gradual and sometimes controversial exploration of Carthage has, over the last two centuries, brought the story of this renowned ancient city back into the public imagination. From the first discovery of Punic artifacts to the plunder of the site for the enrichment of European museums, the book follows the many personalities whose interests and diligence led to the establishment of scientific archaeological excavations and the re-emergence of Carthage from the ruins.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
List of Maps
Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1: From Carthage to Rome: A Brief Overview
Chapter 2: From Carthage to Tunis: A New Focus
Chapter 3: The Europeans
Chapter 4: Rivals in the Field
Chapter 5: The French Collector
Chapter 6: The Excavating Priest
Chapter 7: The Tophet, Carthage and the Early Twentieth Century
Chapter 8: Independence, UNESCO and the Twenty-First Century

Epilogue

Notes
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published 11 Jul 2024
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 176
ISBN 9781472522764
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 38 bw illus
Dimensions 234 x 156 mm
Series Archaeological Histories
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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