Tophet de Carthage

Sacrifice Debate

Near the Punic Ports, this site is clearly a necropolis, but probably had other spiritual functions as well ; it is dedicated to Phoenician gods. The story the guides like to tell is that this is wher...

Sacrifice Debate

Near the Punic Ports, this site is clearly a necropolis, but probably had other spiritual functions as well ; it is dedicated to Phoenician gods. The story the guides like to tell is that this is wher...

Small but lovely

This is a small site, especially if you've just been to the enormous Baths or the extensive Roman Villas! But it's still worth a visit - descending into the underground section was particularly atmos...

Small but lovely

This is a small site, especially if you've just been to the enormous Baths or the extensive Roman Villas! But it's still worth a visit - descending into the underground section was particularly atmos...

More interesting if know the history first

This cemetery was mainly for infant, as the archeologists found the infant bodies only under the ground or in the coffins. It was believed that some might be the sacrifice to their Goddess Tanit. It w...