Evidence of the Roman administration of Carthage is still visible in the fragile architecture that stands in modern Tunisia. After 700 years or so, Arabs from the Middle East defeated a weakened Byzantine Empire in North Africa and became the overlords of Carthage. Later, Napoleon Bonaparte marched battalions through North Africa in the 18th century to claim the lands by unprecedented force for France. Some theorize that Tunisia is named after the Punic goddess Tanith (Tunit). Whatever the correct etymology is, the area known as Tunisia has had its name for at least, more than 300 years.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 10, 2020 14:03 UTC