MILITARY AND COMMERCIAL PORT OF CARTHAGE

This historic stamp illustrates the past splendor of Carthaginian naval power, with a reconstruction of the famous circular port (the cothon). The illustration shows a Punic trireme leaving the basins, highlighting the architectural ingenuity and maritime genius of the Carthaginian civilization that dominated the ancient Mediterranean. This program promotes the archaeological heritage and maritime identity of Tunisia, recalling that Carthage was a global commercial crossroads and a leading military institution whose remains continue to shape the national imagination.