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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

The ancient city of Carthage is under attack again-and this time the enemy is climate change

The erosion from saline winds is clearly visible at the Baths of Antoninus, one of the three largest Roman bath complexes ever built and the only one on African soil. Numerous columns are cordoned off for their protection. At the nearby Punic Port site along the coast, which serviced Carthaginian and Roman ships, parts of the port island can be seen crumbling into the sea.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

Mercenary War: The Bloody Uprising Against Carthage

Carthaginian mercenary revolt (241–237 BCE) devastated Carthage, despite Hamilcar Barca's victories, enabling Rome to seize Sardinia and Corsica and set stage for Second Punic War.
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