Tunis has grown up around the ancient ruins on the hill where its ancient counterpart stood. The old name lives on
Tunis Carthage Airport.
Carthage was the birthplace of Hannibal, the renowned military leader who marched on Rome after crossing the Alps with his elephants. Housed in the
Bardo Museum in Tunis, the plan below shows the ancient city and harbour. The mapping technique reveals the high level of sophistication the Carthaginians had reached in engineering and design. Tunisia boasts
seven UNESCO heritage sites.
