Carthage

Oblique view of a commemorative stele in the Tophet (children's graveyard), Carthage, Tunisia, pictured on January 27, 2008, in the afternoon. Carthage was founded in 814 BC by the Phoenicians who fought three Punic Wars against the Romans over this immensely important Mediterranean harbour. The Romans finally conquered the city in 146 BC. Subsequently it was conquered by the Vandals and the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage. This commemorative stele depicting a female figure in relief is from the Tophet which was used from 7th century BC until the fall of Carthage. The name Tophet and excavations suggest that children were sacrificed here. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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13423168

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45085908

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3088px x 4664px (4.6MB)

Credit

Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

Source

Photograph by Manuel Cohen