Carthage


 * __Carthage__**
 * Founded by Phoenicians from Tyre
 * City-state based on the Greek model
 * Wealth based on trade
 * Lasted from 9th century BCE to 146 BCE
 * Dominant power in western Mediterranean from 8th to 3rd centuries BCE
 * Fought the Punic Wars against Rome
 * Hannibal = a famous general of Carthage
 * Destroyed by the Romans in 146 BCE
 * Focused on naval power and sea trade - Carthage had two big harbors

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Kjeilen, Tore. "Carthage." __LookLexEncyclopedia__. 2008. 24 Sept. 2008 http://lexicorient.com/e.o/carthage.htm.

Created by Hampton Webb on September 24, 2008 Edited by: Stephen Puckette 9/24/08