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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.
Published | 11 Jul 2024 |
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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 |
Carthage is an innovative and fascinating cultural history. Besides outlining the Punic, Roman and Christian city and its monuments, this book includes studies on the history of mentalities and archaeological fieldwork at Carthage from the 17th century to recent times.
Jesper Carlsen, Professor in Ancient History, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
This book is an excellent introduction to the history of archaeology at the site of Carthage. It will be extremely useful for students and people who are interested in Carthage and Roman North Africa, and students working on the history of the discipline of archaeology.
Gareth Sears, Associate Professor in Roman History, University of Birmingham, UK
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