Carthage

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Carthage is a city of great history and bright future standing about 15km to the north of Tunis , the current Capital of Tunisia , on the Gulf of Tunis . The name of Carthage is mainly derived from the word'' Kart Hadaght'' which means the New City . This name was given to that area by its original constructors , the Phoenicians in the 9th Century BC .
For a long period in the past , Carthage was regarded as the capital of Tunis and the main center for trade and shipping on the Mediterranean Sea . During the Roman Rule it was regarded as the second major city after Alexandria of Egypt and a large number of buildings have been constructed there . After the Islam conquest , agricultural development had happened in the city and it became one of the economic resources of the city . Nowadays , Carthage is one of the prominent cities and major cultural centers in Tunisia that hosts a large number of cultural events in Tunisia . Additionally the presidential palace stands on the land of Carthage to make use of its strategic position , magnificent weather , and great history .
The modern city of Carthage is supplied with all necessary services and facilities that make it one of the most civilized cities in Tunisia . It is linked with all the other cities with highways and railways to facilitate the movement to and from it . Additionally there is a large number of hotels presenting a large scale facilities and services for their guests .