Carthage's Great Harbor: The Cothon That Ruled the Sea

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Carthage's Great Harbor: The Cothon That Ruled the Sea

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the marvel of Carthage's Cothon—the artificial harbor complex that made the city the undisputed queen of the western Mediterranean. They dive into the design of the twin harbors (the rectangular merchant harbor and the circular military Cothon with its island ship sheds), the role of the harbor in supporting Carthage's vast trade network and navy, and how it was destroyed by Scipio Aemilianus in 146 BCE. Drawing on archaeological evidence from the Byrsa hill excavations and ancient descriptions by Appian and Polybius, they discuss the sheer scale of the Cothon's ship sheds—capable of holding over 200 warships—and the logistical genius behind its construction. The conversation also touches on the harbor's connection to Carthage's founding myth, its role in the Punic Wars, and the haunting legacy of its ruins, visible today in modern Tunis. Perfect for history lovers who want a detailed look at one of antiquity's greatest engineering feats. #Cothon #Carthage #PunicWars #Hannibal #AncientHarbor #NavalEngineering #ScipioAemilianus #Byrsa #Appian #Polybius #Phoenicians #Mediterranean #ShipSheds #AncientHistory #NorthAfrica #Carthaginian #ThirdPunicWar #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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