History of Punic-era Tunisia
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The article History of Punic-era Tunisia has been divided into two articles:
  • History of Punic-era Tunisia, part I
    History of Punic-era Tunisia, part I
    The History of Punic era Tunisia, part I introduces the region during its long period under the sway of a Semitic civilization from the eastern Mediterranean: Phoenicia. Arriving first as traders, the Phoenicians eventuallly founded the city-state of Carthage...

  • History of Punic-era Tunisia, part II
    History of Punic-era Tunisia, part II
    Punic-Ear Tunisia: state, and religion addresses the historical and cultural creations of the people of the city-state of Carthage. Unfortunately very few writings from that era survived. Hence, a history of its Punic literature is impossible. Most presently-existing works that address civic and...


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  • History of Tunisia
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