Tophet de Carthage

Small but lovely

This is a small site, especially if you've just been to the enormous Baths or the extensive Roman Villas! But it's still worth a visit - descending into the underground section was particularly atmos...

More interesting if know the history first

This cemetery was mainly for infant, as the archeologists found the infant bodies only under the ground or in the coffins. It was believed that some might be the sacrifice to their Goddess Tanit. It w...

A must

Charming and well preserved site to discover Punic burial customs and history. Guides are available and fine.

Site of child sacrifices?

The site is not intact and headstones have been moved, hence the three star rating. Opinion is still divided on whether children were sacrificed here by the Punics to their gods but it seems likely.

Poignant

This cemetery of Punic children dating from over 2,000 years is a reminder of the barbarism of ancient times when child sacrifices were part of religious rituals. Not much by way of interpretation tho...