District of Dido: Punic Archaeological Remains in Carthage
Site at a Glance
- Rating
- 3.3
- Popularity
- Very Low
- Country
- Tunisia
- Primary era
- Classical
- Eras represented
- Classical
- Civilizations
- Carthaginian
- Site type
- City
History
The District of Dido is an archaeological area preserving part of the Punic city of Carthage in Tunisia. Punic refers to the culture and civilization of Carthage and other North African communities of Phoenician origin. The district is associated by name with Dido, the legendary founder and queen of Carthage in classical tradition.
Archaeological excavation began at the district in the 1980s, with further work carried out during the 2000s. These investigations established the development and layout of the site. The importance of the discoveries led the Tunisian authorities to develop the area and open it to visitors. The District of Dido now forms part of the Archaeological Site of Carthage, which is included within the Carthage World Heritage property. A small antiquarium stands alongside the surviving archaeological remains.
