Which Phoenician colony became a major civilization in the 7th century BC?
Carthage
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Answer
Carthage, a Phoenician settlement in northwest Africa, became a major civilization in its own right in the 7th century BC. It was one of the many colonies and trading posts established by the Phoenicians across the Mediterranean.
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