Punic Language

Punic was a language spoken by the ancient Phoenician people, primarily in North Africa and parts of the western Mediterranean, including modern-day Tunisia, Algeria, and Malta. It is a Semitic language, closely related to Hebrew and Arabic, and evolved from the Phoenician language. Punic was used in trade, governance, and daily life, particularly during the time of the Carthaginian Empire. Although it became less prominent after the Roman conquest, some Punic inscriptions and texts remain, offering insight into the culture and history of the Phoenicians. The language ultimately faded, but its legacy endures in historical studies.