In the 17th and 18th centuries, when European explorers first arrived, searching for the site of Carthage, they were amazed that almost nothing of its former glory remained and lamented its loss. The gradual and sometimes controversial exploration of Carthage has, over the last two centuries, brought the story of this renowned ancient city back into the public imagination. From the first discovery of Punic artifacts to the plunder of the site for the enrichment of European museums, the book Carthage follows the many personalities whose interests and diligence led to the establishment of scientific archaeological excavations and the re-emergence of Carthage from the ruins.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
List of Maps
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: From Carthage to Rome: A Brief Overview
Chapter 2: From Carthage to Tunis: A New Focus
Chapter 3: The Europeans
Chapter 4: Rivals in the Field
Chapter 5: The French Collector
Chapter 6: The Excavating Priest
Chapter 7: The Tophet, Carthage and the Early Twentieth Century
Chapter 8: Independence, UNESCO and the Twenty-First Century
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Index
