HISTORIC TIMELINE
146Fall of Carthage
Carthage is defeated by the Romans, ending its status as a major power.
7th centuryArab Conquest of Tunisia
Arab Muslims conquer Tunisia, introducing Islam and Arabic culture.
1546Ottoman Control Established
The Ottoman Empire establishes control over Tunisia.
1881French Conquest of Tunisia
France conquers Tunisia, marking the beginning of French protectorate rule.
1956Independence of Tunisia
Tunisia gains independence from French colonial rule and is established as a republic.
2011Tunisian Revolution
The revolution overthrows President Ben Ali, sparking the Arab Spring.
2014Democratic Elections
Tunisia holds free parliamentary and presidential elections, solidifying democratization.
2022Democratic Backsliding
Under President Kais Saied, Tunisia experiences a rating drop to a hybrid regime.