🏛️ Archaeological Site of Carthage: Magon District
Punic urban life before Rome
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Archaeological Site of Carthage
- Preserves rare evidence of pre-Roman Punic urban settlement (prior to 146 BCE destruction)
- Located in Tunisia, North Africa; coordinates 36.85128, 10.33136
- Ongoing excavations reveal stratified occupation layers, domestic architecture, and daily-life artifacts
The Magon District is one of the most significant areas within the Archaeological Site of Carthage, offering rare insight into the city's Punic-period urban fabric before its destruction in 146 BCE. Unlike many areas rebuilt extensively under Roman rule, this district preserves evidence of Carthage as it existed during Phoenician dominance. Excavations have uncovered a carefully organized residential quarter with domestic architecture, street planning, and functional zoning that illuminate ...