History of Ancient Carthage Before the Punic Wars

Long before Hannibal crossed the Alps or Rome and Carthage fought the Punic Wars, another story unfolded across the Mediterranean. This documentary explores the rise of Ancient Carthage from its legendary founding by Queen Elissa (Dido) to its emergence as one of the richest and most powerful civilizations of the ancient world. Discover how a small Phoenician settlement on the coast of North Africa became a vast commercial empire through maritime trade, political stability, and naval supremacy. Learn how Carthage expanded across the western Mediterranean, challenged the Greek colonies of Sicily, survived devastating setbacks such as the Battle of Himera, and rebuilt its power through commerce before eventually setting the stage for its legendary conflict with Rome. This documentary covers the centuries before the First Punic War, revealing the foundations of the Carthaginian Empire that produced famous leaders such as Hamilcar Barca and, later, Hannibal Barca. #AncientCarthage #AncientHistory #HistoryDocumentary