Archaeological Sites of Tunisia
Discover 3,000 years of Punic, Roman, Byzantine and Arab civilisation, from Carthage to Kerkouane.
Tunisia's archaeological wealth is extraordinary. Thanks to its Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Byzantine and European heritage, the country is home to some of the Mediterranean's most evocative ancient sites, from the hilltop ruins of Carthage to the underground villas of Bulla Regia.
All Archaeological Sites, Complete Guide
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Carthage
Walk through millennia of history on the hills above the Bay of Tunis, Carthage was once one of antiquity's greatest civilisations.
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Chemtou
Famous for its ancient marble quarries and Roman bridge, Chemtou supplied precious stone to emperors across the entire empire.
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Dougga
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dougga is the most complete Roman town in North Africa, temples, theatre, and forum all intact.
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Mactaris
Mactaris blends Numidian and Roman cultures, its mausoleum, triumphal arch, and baptistery span a thousand years of civilisation.
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Meninx
Partly submerged beneath the sea, Meninx was a thriving Phoenician and Roman port off the coast of Djerba, famous for purple dye.
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Bulla Regia
Unique in the ancient world, wealthy Romans built underground villas at Bulla Regia to escape the heat, stunning mosaic floors await.
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Gightis
A Roman port town at the edge of the Grand Eastern Erg, Gightis offers remarkably preserved forum ruins with views over the sea.
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Pupput
The seaside Roman city of Pupput, now part of modern Hammamet, features well-preserved mosaics and an extensive necropolis.
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Sbeitla
Three stunning capitoline temples face each other at Sbeitla, one of the most photogenic Roman sites in all of Tunisia.
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Thuburbo Majus
Thuburbo Majus rises from the flat Tunisian plains with its Capitol, palaestra, and baths, a vivid window into Roman provincial life.
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Utica
Founded by Phoenicians before Carthage itself, Utica is one of the oldest cities in the western Mediterranean, with a fine museum on site.
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Uthina
The ruins of Uthina include one of Tunisia's best-preserved amphitheaters, dramatic arches, and mosaic-rich private baths.
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Sidi Mechreg
A little-visited gem on the northern coast, Sidi Mechreg contains Phoenician and Roman remains with spectacular cliff-top views.
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Neapolis
Much of ancient Neapolis lies beneath the waters of the Gulf of Hammamet, a fascinating partly-submerged site near Nabeul.
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Kerkouane
UNESCO-listed Kerkouane is the only Punic city never rebuilt by Romans, its street plan, baths, and homes survive almost untouched.
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Althiburos
Perched in the high steppe near Kef, Althiburos features a remarkable theatre, forum, and Capitol amid dramatic highland scenery.
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Sidi Khelifa
The ruins of Pheradi Majus are among Tunisia's least-visited treasures, a peaceful site with baths, forum, and fine mosaics.
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UNESCO Heritage Sites
Tunisia's UNESCO sites span Punic, Roman, and Arab heritage, from Kerkouane to Dougga, Kairouan to the medieval Medina of Tunis.
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