The Rise of Carthage DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This historical documentary explores the rise of Carthage from its Phoenician origins, detailing its government, economy, culture, and military development across the Mediterranean.

From the video

Answers: How did Carthage rise to power and develop its civilization?

• Phoenician history and expansion
• Foundation of Carthage
• Carthaginian government and oligarchy
• Carthaginian trade network
• Carthaginian military and navy

What it concludes

• Carthage evolved from a small Phoenician trade settlement into a formidable Mediterranean empire through a combination of economic dominance, naval power, and a hands-off tributary treaty system.
• Despite being overshadowed by its mother city Tyre in its early days, Carthage quickly grew through thriving domestic production, advanced agriculture, and extensive maritime trade routes.
• Carthage developed a sophisticated oligarchy with a complex system of checks and balances, including two suffetes, a Senate, a popular assembly, and the Court of 104.
• The Carthaginian military relied heavily on auxiliary units and specialized mercenary elements, supported by one of the largest and most advanced navies of antiquity.