Title: Rethinking the Identity of the Carthaginians

Subtitle: Recent studies reveal the striking multicultural makeup of the ancient metropolis founded by Dido

Emerging scholarship challenges long-held assumptions about the population of ancient Carthage, highlighting a level of diversity that had previously been overlooked. These findings suggest that the city established by Dido was far more cosmopolitan than traditionally depicted, comprising a complex blend of cultures and origins rather than a homogenous group.

Source: The Economist Generated at: 2025-04-23 15:18:02 UTC