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Carthage, ancient city, N Africa, Ancient History, Africa
Related Category: Ancient History, Africa
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Carthage[kAr´thij] Pronunciation Key, ancient city, on the northern shore of Africa, on a peninsula in the Bay of Tunis and near modern Tunis. The Latin name, Carthago or Cartago, was derived from the Phoenician name, which meant "new city."
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