History Of Carthage

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As mentioned in the legend of Carthage , the city of Carthage was built by the Phoenician in 814 BC in a very strategic location flanked with the sea from two sides . This location made it the center for trade and shipping on the Mediterranean Sea and increased its power for a long period . Due to its importance , the Romans faught the Phoenicians and the Carthaginians for controlling over it and they succeeded in the reign of King Hasdrubal .
In 44 BC , the Roman leader Augustus reconstructed the city that was made in 29BC the capital of the region and the second major city in the Roman Empire after Alexandria of Egypt . Carthage remained the Capital of Tunisia during the reign of the Romans and then the Byzantines . After the Islamic conquest of Tunisia on the hands of Hassan Ibn Nooman , Tunis was regarded the main center for power .
Since the 16th Century Ad , Agriculture became the main source of income in the city next to logistic services and shipping .
Although it is not the capital , it enjoys a prominent position among other cities it hosts a large number of festivals and important events . On it lands , stands the presidential palace for its unique location , weather and great history .