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Apr 2023
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17. Carthage - Empire Of The Phoenicians

Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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Buried beneath the city streets of the Tunisian capital of Tunis, an ancient city lies forgotten...In this episode, we look at one of the most dramatic stories to come down to us from the ancient world: the rise and fall of the empire of Carthage. Find out how this city rose out of the Phoenician states of the Eastern Mediterranean, and set out on voyages of ... Show More
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