Map of the Rise and Fall of Carthage (c. 650-146 BCE)

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by Simeon Netchev
published on 11 June 2025

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Map of the Rise and Fall of Carthage (c. 650-146 BCE) — This map illustrates the rise and fall of Carthage, a powerful Phoenician city-state that dominated the western Mediterranean from its founding circa 650 BCE. Carthage expanded its influence through trade, establishing colonies across North Africa, Spain, and Sicily, creating a prosperous empire that clashed with the Roman Republic over control of the Mediterranean.

The conflict between Carthage and Rome, notably during the Punic Wars (264–146 BCE), marked the city's downfall. Under the leadership of Hannibal Barca (247–183 BCE), Carthage achieved remarkable military victories, but Rome ultimately triumphed. After the Third Punic War (149–146 BCE), Rome destroyed Carthage, ending its reign and solidifying Roman dominance in the Mediterranean.

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Simeon Netchev

Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Netchev, S. (2025, June 11). Map of the Rise and Fall of Carthage (c. 650-146 BCE). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20574/map-of-the-rise-and-fall-of-carthage-c-650-146-bce/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Rise and Fall of Carthage (c. 650-146 BCE)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 11, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20574/map-of-the-rise-and-fall-of-carthage-c-650-146-bce/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Rise and Fall of Carthage (c. 650-146 BCE)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jun 2025, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20574/map-of-the-rise-and-fall-of-carthage-c-650-146-bce/. Web. 28 Jun 2025.