Did you know that over 3,000 years ago, a seafaring people called the Phoenicians set sail from the modern-day region of Lebanon and founded Carthage on the vibrant coasts of North Africa? Around 814 BCE, this remarkable city-state flourished to become one of ancient history’s most powerful maritime powers, rivaling even Rome! The mythic queen Elissa, or Dido, as the Romans called her, is said to have established the city, defining a tale of love, betrayal, and tragedy that echoes through the ages. Carthage’s legendary reputation in trade, wealth, and warcraft stemmed from its strategic position and innovative Phoenician roots.

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