Tanit developed as the Carthaginian manifestation of Astarte, evolving from the Phoenician goddess brought by colonists from Tyre and Sidon to become Carthage's supreme patron deity.
At Carthage, Tanit rose to prominence alongside the Melqart cult. Carthaginians were required to send annual tribute to Melqart's temple in Tyre, linking Tanit's city to Melqart's worship.
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