What was the impact the phoenicians had on carthage

Founded by a seafaring people known as the Phoenicians, the ancient city of Carthage, located in modern-day Tunis in Tunisia, was a major center of trade and influence in the western Mediterranean. The city fought a series of wars against Rome that would ultimately lead to its destruction.

Explanation:

O They were believed to be too costly and distracting

After Emperor Yongle's death, the following dynasty that took over believed that the naval expeditions were unnecessary, thus eventually leading to its dissolution.