Tides of History The Rise of Carthage
Mar 28, 2024
Explore the rise of Carthage as a powerful Mediterranean entity, its mysterious origins, and influence on Rome. Uncover Phoenician settlements, cosmopolitan nature, ancient banquet remains, and the city's strategic alliances in the Mediterranean region.
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Maritime Rescue Off Sardinia
- A Carthaginian captain rescues captives from Greek pirates along a Sardinian coast, illustrating Carthage's maritime policing role.
- The scene shows early Carthage projecting power across distant waters to protect trade and people.
Carthage Beyond Rome's Rivalry
- Carthage is often misread solely as Rome's rival, which obscures its independent Mediterranean significance.
- Understanding Carthage on its own terms reveals it as a foundational integrator of Mediterranean trade and culture.
Phoenician Trade Networks Drove Expansion
- Phoenicians were expert traders who re-entered Mediterranean networks after the Bronze Age collapse and exploited long-distance metal routes.
- Their westward presence aimed at inserting themselves into existing trade flows, not initial colonization.