Carthage's Cothon: The Secret of the Punic Naval Arsenal

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Carthage's Cothon: The Secret of the Punic Naval Arsenal

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In this episode of Carthage: Rome's Greatest Enemy and Hannibal's Revenge, Lucas and Luna explore the ingenious Cothon — Carthage's circular naval harbor that was the heart of Punic maritime power. Built in the 3rd century BCE, this man-made marvel could dock over 200 warships, featured a secret entrance and a central island for command, and was protected by a 20-meter-wide channel. Discover how Phoenician engineering combined with military strategy to create a base that defied Roman sieges for years. We also examine the harbor's role in the Third Punic War, its eventual destruction by Scipio Aemilianus in 146 BCE, and the archaeological excavations that uncovered its remains near modern Tunis. Along the way, we touch on Carthage's trade networks, ship construction using native cedars, and the daily life of sailors and dockworkers in this ancient superport. A deep dive into the infrastructure that sustained one of history's greatest thalassocracies. #Cothon #Carthage #PunicWars #NavalHistory #AncientEngineering #Hannibal #Phoenician #NorthAfrica #RomanHistory #ThirdPunicWar #ScipioAemilianus #CarthaginianNavy #MilitaryHistory #Archaeology #AncientHarbors #Maritime #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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