What was Carthage?
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Fact #1
Carthage was an ancient civilization in the Mediterranean on the eastern side of the Lake of Tunis in what is now Tunisa. Carthage boasted a powerful capital city that became a main trading hub.
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Fact #2
Carthage became the lead of maritime power and mercantile in the region, and held this power for several hundred years.
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Fact #3
As the Roman Republic rose in power, Carthage became increasingly in conflict with Rome. In 263 BCE, Carthage began to fight their first of three punic wars against Rome.