Carthaginian
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The Carthaginians were an ancient civilization centered in North Africa, with their capital city at Carthage. They were a maritime people who established a significant empire by the 5th century BCE, controlling trade routes across the western Mediterranean. Their society was deeply religious, with chief deities including Baal Hammon and Tanit.12
The Carthaginians engaged in three major wars with the Roman Republic, known as the Punic Wars (264–146 BCE). These conflicts ultimately led to the destruction of Carthage and Roman dominance over the Mediterranean. Despite their military and commercial power, their artistic and intellectual achievements are considered limited compared to their influence.32
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